Hot Milk and Honey Cake My Mother made this cake a few times.  I remember it being a light and  springy cake.  Not sure where she got the recipe from, but I found something similar (without the honey) from Mr. Food on the internet. Mr. […]

Spanish Potato Omelet (Tortilla Española) In, 2002, I went with a group of co-workers to Cafe Iberico (Spanish Tapas) in downtown Chicago. Tortilla Española (Spanish Potato Omelet) was one of the dishes that we had.  It was so good that I started to make it […]

Asian Beef Tenderloin I first had this Asian Beef Tenderloin after purchasing it from a meal assembly club.  It was so good that my family wanted it again and again, so I did some research and found a recipe to start with, but of course, […]

Beef Vegetable Soup January is national soup month.  Nothing takes the chill away better than a nice bowl of Beef Vegetable Soup.  This is a nice hearty soup.  It is simmered for several hours to build the flavors and ensure the beef is tender. The […]

Peanut Butter Blossom Cookies I have around 80 cookie recipes and one of my son’s favorite cookies is the classic Peanut Butter Blossom Cookies.  It is the perfect blend of peanut butter and chocolate.  Sometimes the classics are the ones the family loves the most. […]

Boxes, boxes and more boxes!!! As some of you know, I moved back in July, 2022.  I still had a storage unit filled with boxes.  We finally decided to move them the other day.  I was all set to start my annual holiday cookie baking, […]

Pumpkin Apple Crumb Cake It’s October and pumpkin and apple season is in full swing, so why not combine them into this perfect pumpkin apple cake. This recipe if a variation on a cake that we make called Fruit Filled Cake which can be adapted […]

Wisconsin Beer Cheese Soup I lived in Wisconsin on and off for 7 years.  I always looked forward to the fall as it was time for a comforting bowl of Wisconsin Beer Cheese Soup.  It is a favorite in pubs and restaurants across Wisconsin. Per […]

Stuffed Acorn Squash Fall!!!  My favorite time of year.  The Autumnal Equinox was just a few days ago.  This time of the year, the farmers are bringing in their harvest.  It is the perfect time to give thanks to Mother Earth for her abundance and […]

Cream of Mushroom Soup I’m counting down the days until cooler weather arrives.  Just a couple more days and the temperatures will be dropping into the 60s and 70s (Fahrenheit).  September 22nd (Autumn Equinox) officially ushers in sweater weather, pumpkin spice, soup and all things […]