When I was a kid growing up in the 60’s and 70’s much of my life revolved around traditions. There were several traditions that signaled […]
Cookies
Michigan Rocks
Christmas in the Coal Region embraces certain generations-old traditions without which Christmas just would not be Christmas. The annual flurry of cookie-making was embraced in […]
Mini Pumpkin Whoopie Pies
For those not familiar with this Coalcracker/PA Dutch treat, a whoopie pie is made with two soft cake-like cookies with a fluffy filling sandwiched in […]
Peanut Blossom Cookies
Say “Christmas cookies” to me and my mind goes to a childhood favorite that warms my heart – and makes my mouth water – still […]
Pecan Tassies
Whenever I think about favorite cookies, Pecan Tassies are on the list. There is something about these mini pecan pie-type cookies that make them absolutely […]
Pfeffernusse (Peppernuts)
German-Americans make up one of the largest ancestry groups in the U.S. and there are many German traditions that Americans have adopted throughout the years […]