Fragrant spices and dried fruit bring to mind Scripture Cake, an old-time Easter delicacy thusly called because the ingredients come directly from scripture, traditionally recited while the cake was prepared. In our family, my grandmother’s raisin spice cake, a similar … Continue reading
The day before Ash Wednesday and the beginning of Lent is traditionally known as Doughnut (or Fastnatcht) Day. My great-grandmother would keep a kettle of fat on the stove all day make these tasty doughnut-like confections on demand for friends and family that would stop by during the day.
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Crisp, crumbly, buttery and nutty. These old-fashioned walnut shortbread cookies are a delightful treat with milk for the holidays, or a glass of lemonade on a warm summer’s day.
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On Thanksgiving Day we decided to try an experiment with some different dishes and ended up with a seven course meal. We called it our informal formal seven course meal since we were all in jeans, sweats and t-shirts and we ended up using the green kitchen dishes because they were a better match for the centerpiece than the Royal Albert Old Country Roses. Continue reading
On a crisp Autumn morning when the leaves are falling, what better to warm your inners than a comforting breakfast of pancakes and sausage? For an autumnal twist to this standard breakfast fare, add in some spice and pumpkin puree. Continue reading
One of the best gifts you can give for the holidays is something you make yourself. We always make extra sweets and wrap them up to give as holiday gifts. Last year we presented this whole tray as a single gift. Continue reading
Help Ed and Rachelle Begley with their new Web series as they attempt to build the greenest home in America. More...
WDVR-FM is a community-supported radio station. Unlike public radio, they receive no government funding and rely on membership support. And unlike so many radio stations these days, feature live local DJs who present music from many genres.
Go beyond the veil of time with Celtic & early music as presented by Walt Haake in podcasts of previously aired radio shows. More...
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