by Corinne Ritz | Jan 28, 2025 | Asian, Chinese, Dinner, Food, Gluten Free, New Years, shrimp, Traditions
We LOVE Chinese Food! Chinese takeout is one of the best forms of takeout for sure! It’s just a thing! One of the best parts is the leftovers. Chinese food leftovers are something to look forward to! When I was about 5 years old, my dad bought my mom a Chinese...
by Corinne Ritz | Jan 28, 2025 | Appetizers, Asian, Chicken, Chinese, Dinner, Food, Holidays, New Years, side dish, Traditions
Every year we make Chinese food together for New Year’s Eve. It’s a good group activity that everyone can help with. Everyone can help chop, cook and fry. Making Chinese food from scratch is easy, but time consuming. Do the prep in stages or ask for...
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...
by Corinne Ritz | Apr 14, 2022 | 4th of July, Appetizers, Christmas, Easter, Food, Gluten Free, Halloween, Holidays, Super Bowl, Thanksgiving, Traditions
Many years ago, my Aunt Judy made a version of this dip and set it out on Thanksgiving to snack on while we were finishing food prep. I loved it, and wrote down her measurements, and made it for years. THEN, one day my friend Emily brought this dip to a gathering, and...
by Cindy Alldredge | Mar 21, 2022 | Fun, Party Time, Traditions
Alexis Rose, “What is your favorite season?” “Awards.” Moira Rose Our family always had fun watching the Oscars together……It comes on during that dead time of year……the holidays are over, the Super Bowl has been played...
by Corinne Ritz | Feb 21, 2022 | Appetizers, Breakfast, Brunch, Christmas, Food, Traditions, Uncategorized
When I was 13, we moved to Allen Park, Michigan. We had the BEST next-door neighbors ever. The Jackson’s. We only lived there for 3 years but are still friends today. One of the benefits of knowing them are these sticky buns. My mom’s recipe card in her...