I enjoy learning about the holiday traditions of other cultures, especially when they involve food. Latkes are the traditional food of Hanukkah. The oil they are fried in is symbolic of the oil that was used during the celebration of the Macabeeʼs victory in reclaiming the Temple after it was desecrated by the Romans. Tradition states that although they had enough olive oil ...
Side Dishes
Local Morning Show- Cooking with kids
On Monday morning Max, Madeline, and I joined Jessica Foster of WMBB News 13 for their "Mommy Monday" segment. We shared a few simple, family favorite recipes that would be delicious for your family Thanksgiving- or any other occassion. We also shared information about the upcoming cooking classes with the St. Andrews Waterfront Market at the Bay County Public ...
Rice Pilaf in Winter Squash
I've really enjoyed cooking with all of the winter squash that are abundant this time of the year. In addition to being beautiful, they are very inexpensive at my local farmer's market. You can find step-by-step instructions on how to bake them in this post. The shape and beauty of the acorn squash makes them a perfect edible bowl for many recipes. When I last purchased a ...
White Potatoes or Sweet Potatoes? Why not both?
I'm planning my family's feast for Thanksgiving this year and one of our big debates is about the potatoes...regular potatoes or sweet potatoes? My family is divided on favorites, but with such a small crowd I'm not going to make two separate dishes. Instead we will have a dish that has both and enjoy them in a more healthy way. I like to roast both together with some ...
Cinna-Spicy Winter Squash
I love the cinnamon spice flavor of this dish and my kids love it both hot and cold. It is even good (if you have any leftover) as breakfast, stirred in with a little oatmeal. Don't be intimidated by the cayenne, it only there to enhance the flavor of the cinnamon and you can easily adjust the amount you add if you are worried about picky eaters. For specific instructions ...