by Cindy Alldredge | Jan 18, 2023 | Appetizers, Dinner, Party Time, potatoes, St. Patrick’s Day
Crispy potato slices topped with bacon and cheese…what could be better? These were actually created at Gilligans Bar and Grill in Texas in 1979. Soo…they aren’t exactly Irish but they are made with potatoes, so it works. I have no idea if they have...
by Cindy Alldredge | Jan 13, 2023 | Baking, Colleen Mott Approved, Cookies, Dessert, Easter, Party Time
My mom, Colleen Mott, made the best treats ever. We would regularly come home from school to be greeted with something wonderful right out of the oven. Often it was fresh bread or chocolate chip cookies. But sometimes she would surprise us with something different....
by Corinne Ritz | Dec 7, 2022 | Christmas, Cindy, Colleen Mott Approved, Dessert, No Bake, Party Time
Watching my mom make this candy every Christmas is a core memory for me. She always made a LOT and handed it around whenever company showed up and sent it out on goodie plates. Things like this become a part of holiday tradition. Food is such an important part of the...
by Corinne Ritz | Dec 5, 2022 | Christmas, Cindy, Family, Fun, Party Time
Dancing can make you smarter and happier. So if you have been looking for a reason to dance, here it is. There have been some pretty amazing studies come out in recent years about this. Here is a pretty comprehensive one from Harvard: Dancing and the Brain | Harvard...
by Cindy Alldredge | Nov 16, 2022 | Party Time, salad, side dish, Vegetarian
I am always looking for great side dishes. They are so essential for any great meal. This slaw serves up Autumn in a wonderful combination of cabbage, apples, cranberries and pecans with a creamy maple dressing. It is so fabulous! I always double the recipe because I...
by Corinne Ritz | Nov 10, 2022 | Family, Fun, Heritage, Holidays, Meal Planning, Thanksgiving, Traditions, Uncategorized
Every year since I was little my mom has put together a Thanksgiving menu and sign up. All of us kids would help. I agree with my mom that it is NOT fun, nor does it feel like a holiday, to slave away in the kitchen by yourself for 2 days to prepare for a 20-minute...
