Twenty years ago, Dennis and I would go to Mrs. Olson’s on Hollywood Beach, and have these potatoes. This little place always had a swarm of people with coffee cups in hand waiting for a table. We loved taking a walk on Saturday or Sunday morning...

From Bon Appetit, February 2010

Daughter Denny Lauren and I made several jams for James and Christine’s wedding reception for gifts. Kiwi Mandarin is definitely good and it looks so pretty also. I love the seeds swimming in the jam. But, some people I know, buy jams and shop at...

This is for a crowd!

WOW! What a versatile dish! It can easily be served for breakfast, brunch, lunch and even as a cocktail dish as an hors d’oeuvre. It’s QUICK and EASY! Just wait ’til the raves come in. They will just love it! And you will too!...

We don’t have to talk about comfort do we? You know this is the main reason you eat mac and cheese. When you need a little warmness in your tummy. This is adult comfort food with the Blue Cheese. If you are making for a crowd, you can do half with...

I love this salad. I remember going to Kansas City and Dennis ordered this salad. Inspired, I went home and imitated it!

Easy to make, family and friend favorite. Dennis loves it without the bacon as well. Who would have guessed that!

• A special snowman cupcake for each place setting adds to the theme. I use decorations and wrapping paper as a table runner.
• Christmas moose and pomegranates. A woodsy Christmas.
• These chorus ladies are made out of bottles.
• Christmas Dinner Table
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