A blog, you say?

Well, more of an archive venue, really. For starters, we’ve added five years of holiday recipes, a ghostly tale of Christmas past from none other than Robert Darden and Megan Willome’s “11 Commandments of Being a Good Neighbor.” But yes, we will throw a few thoughts out there in the form of ramblings and staccatos, [...]

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Dish Up Favorite Holiday Recipes

By Lisa Fritz If you’re like most holiday cooks, you stick to the tried and true when planning celebration menus. After all, the holidays are really a time for family favorites and traditions. At the same time, home cooks are always looking for new ideas — wanting to add something special to those classics by [...]

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Gifts From Your Kitchen

By Lisa Fritz Looking for the perfect gift for that special someone? Want to make a grand entrance at your next holiday party? Personalized homemade holiday gift baskets are the answer. They are a fun, creative way to show you care, and everyone appreciates receiving an original gift packed with treats from the kitchen. The [...]

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A Holiday Season With Good Taste

By Lisa Fritz Flavor is the key to any holiday celebration. So it’s no surprise that now our thoughts turn to the unmistakable tastes and aromas of the season: allspice, ginger, cardamom, sage, cinnamon and vanilla. While these flavors are synonymous with the holidays, it’s using them in unexpected ways that is most interesting. At [...]

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A Sumptuous Celebration

By Lisa Fritz ’Tis the season to be merry and bright and to enjoy fabulous food with family and friends. Make this no small celebration — pull out the best china and cook up a sumptuous meal for all to enjoy. A roasted beef tenderloin is a perfect choice for the holiday entrée. It’s easy [...]

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That Glorious Song of Old – A Christmas Story

By Robert Darden Hi, officers. Beautiful evening. Clear but cold — that’s why I’ve got this hot chocolate — but it’s always beautiful on Christmas Eve, isn’t it? What am I doing on Clifton Street alone at nearly midnight sitting on the hood of my ’88 Ford LTD? Good question. I’ve got a good answer [...]