My husband’s stepmother is Ukrainian and taught us to make pysanky many years ago. We used to make them every year, but haven’t for
Date Oatmeal Cookies
My grandma used to make these oatmeal cookies. You can add either chopped dates, chopped apricots or Thompson raisins, but the secret oomph is the
Lemon Cheesecake
I am planning my Easter dinner menu and, of course, came to my traditional dessert, Lemon Cheesecake. In case some of you missed it last
Apple Pie
I missed posting for Pie Day, but who doesn’t like a slice of pie on any day of the year? Crust 2 1/2 cups all
Peanut Butter Cookies
This is one of the North American cookie classics, right up there with chocolate chip and oatmeal raisin cookies. There is nothing fussy about
Beef and Red Wine Stew
This is a near cousin of Beef Burgundy, and it is delicious. The smell of it cooking makes my mouth water in anticipation. The
Everyday Cheer 