For some reason, each year I make these biscotti for the New Year’s weekend. I think because they are so delicious with a warm cup of coffee and a great way to relax the morning of the new year. Treat yourself and make a batch of these wonderful crunchy biscotti. Share with friends, they will […]
Month: December 2014
Oatmeal Muffins
Holiday Greetings/Table for 21
/ Holiday Cheers! After a delightful couple of days of celebrating, I have finally gotten back into a routine. The above photo was taken on Christmas Eve, when we host our annual fondue party. It is always a fun evening with friends and family. I hope you enjoyed a festive celebration this holiday week. Here […]
Nancy’s Christmas Trifle
I have had a busy weekend with friends and family, celebrating the holidays. I always love the Christmas season because I get a chance to visit with friends that I do not see on a regular basis. Another highlight is to see beautiful homes decorated lavishly with wonderful holiday decor. Oh and did I mention, […]
Macaroni and Cheese
Everyone loves Macaroni and Cheese. There was a restaurant in Clifton, VA called Heart in Hand that served this marvelous macaroni and cheese recipe. I found this recipe when looking through my recipe cards this week. It brought back memories of when this restaurant was open; it was one of the places we would always […]
Red Truck Stollen
I read the Washington Post everyday and especially on Wednesday, when the Food Section is included. My interest was peaked when I read the article below about the Red Truck Bakery in Warrenton, VA. Since I love to try new recipes, I decided to give this one a try. It sounds like a perfect treat […]
Salted Caramel Nut Bars
The combination of salty and sweet is fantastic in this recipe. A great combination of flavors and very easy to make. After a wonderful meal, many times just one small sweet is all you need to finish a meal. I like to serve small bites for dessert and these are perfect. These would pair great […]
Broccoli Pasta Salad
The holidays are coming and there is nothing better than to have a salad prepared and ready to serve. This recipe was handed down to me from my mother, who was a terrific cook. This was one of her favorite salads and is perfect for entertaining. Serve with warm crusty rolls for lunch, serve with […]
15 minutes
Getting ready for the holidays and entertaining can be a daunting task. This weekend when visiting Philadelphia we stopped at Di Bruno Bros. and I picked up a great assortment of meats and cheeses. One of my go to appetizers is a meat and cheese tray that you can put together in 15 minutes. […]
Food Finds in Philadelphia
After exploring the food scene of Philadelphia, I can definitely say it is a great town for foodies. First stop, Steve’s for a cheesesteak. Leaving the Ritz Carlton we asked the bellman where he would recommend we go for a cheesesteak. He directed us to Steve’s. What a great tip. The sandwich was loaded with […]