Hosting a holiday dinner can feel overwhelming. This is especially true if you're a novice cook, or frankly, if you haven't been in charge of planning for a large culinary gathering. All that food, the dishes, the cleaning, the table decor... where to start? I'm here to help. … [Read more...] about No Stress Guide to Hosting Holiday Dinner
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Recipe: Mom’s Cranberry Bread
Gently warmed and slathered with butter, this cranberry bread tastes like Christmas morning to me. The flavor is sweet yet tart, and the look beautiful thanks to the cranberries studded throughout. I've been missing my mother, who passed away this year in late September and … [Read more...] about Recipe: Mom’s Cranberry Bread
Irene Flinn 1934 – 2024
My beautiful and amazing mother, Irene, has died. She had turned 90 on the 4th of July this year. She passed away just after midnight on the first day of autumn. If you read my third book, Burnt Toast Makes You Sing Good, you know all about my mother. She was the lead … [Read more...] about Irene Flinn 1934 – 2024
Easy Mushroom and Lentil Burgers
Years ago, I found myself the only vegetarian at a barbecue hosted by co-workers. I've dabbled with vegetarianism on and off; this was during one of my "on" phases. Thoughtfully, or so I thought, I packed my own frozen meatless patties so no would even notice that I wasn't eating … [Read more...] about Easy Mushroom and Lentil Burgers
Recipe: Risotto 101
Question: I am looking for good, super flexible budget-friendly things to cook while sheltering at home. A friend mentioned risotto. My store was sold out of the usual rice to make it. Can I make it with other rice? What other things can I substitute? There are only two of us, so … [Read more...] about Recipe: Risotto 101
