I thoroughly enjoy baking and cooking during my years growing up alongside my Nana and Mom, especially for the holiday season. Once my grandparents had […]
Author: A Coalcracker in the Kitchen
Downeast Pumpkin Nut Bread
During our time in New England, a short portion of the early years afforded my late husband James a (sort of) “nine-to-five” job. It was […]
Maple Bourbon Pecan Tart
The first Christmas my late husband James and I spent together as a married couple was somewhat bittersweet for me in some ways. Having had […]
Fresh Cranberry Chutney
Throughout my childhood, the weeks leading up to Thanksgiving brought about great anticipation. First there would be several days off from school, including the Monday […]
Orange Candied Sweet Potatoes
In my Coal Region home during my childhood, certain dishes were relegated to the holiday table and the holiday table only. One such dish was […]
Homemade Cream of Tomato Soup
I have long had a love affair with tomato soup. Saturday lunches of my childhood often found me parked in front of the television, Dick […]