One of my favorite things to do with my kids is explore recipes from other cultures. With Thanksgiving coming, I thought it might be interesting to explore recipes from another time. We've been studying the Pilgrims and the early settlements in New England so now would be a great time to look a little more closely at what the Pilgrims may have eaten at the first ...
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How to Bake a Beautiful Holiday Ham
A few years ago, I wrote a post about baking a Kentucky Legend Ham, and it is one of the most visited posts on this site so I thought I would update it a bit and share it with you again in case you're looking for a delicious recipe for the holidays. As I said then, I have never been the biggest fan of ham...unless, of course, my mother makes it. She can turn a ham into a work of art and a ...
Notes from Nana: Animal Pancakes
Does your family like pancakes? Since my children were little, I would pour batter onto the skillet, and make a turtle, or a doggie, elephant or whatever shape the batter poured out. I remember them asking, "Can you make a giraffe?" "Sure!" A long neck, small head, little ears. Easter 2015 But I didn't know why my daughter- in-law walked in Easter week- end with their ...
12 Days of Christmas…with Kids!
So, I sort of fell off the face of the earth in November. I mean, I did post EVERY SINGLE DAY in October so I deserved a month off, right? Actually, I think I just ran out of words for a while. To make up for it, I have a little something fun planned for this month. If you're anything like me, the thought of the holidays is a little overwhelming to you. I have enough ...