Apple Cider Autumn Sangria

Yes, I am still using my apple gifts and this Sangria was an excellent choice. It reminded me of when we lived in a new neighborhood, in a brand new home with a mixture of young families and older ones such as Gene and me. Beginning with Halloween we frequently would celebrate the occasion (or … Continue reading

Orange and Espresso Brownie Crinkle Cookies

Crinkle cookies have been on my “to make” list for some time. I have collected 13 recipes so far, not from cookbooks, but emails, other blogs and the internet of course. This recipe comes from Stonehouse Olive Oil (Ina Garten’s favorite EVOO) where I buy most of my olive oil. I did not buy their … Continue reading

Italian Sausage and Pumpkin Pasta

Do you ever search for a recipe because of an ingredient you have? I know I do. That’s what happened with this dish when I looked for a recipe using pumpkin shaped pasta. I have mentioned Sflogni pasta (American pasta made in New York) in previous posts and this zucca pasta is just one they … Continue reading

Apple Cider Doughnut Cake

A favorite Fall tradition is a trip (or two) to an apple orchard/cider mill to get apples. More importantly it is the enjoyment of warm cider doughnuts washed down with a glass of apple cider. I did not go to a cider mill this year so instead I made this delicious apple cider doughnut cake. … Continue reading

Grandma’s Applesauce

I first posted this recipe almost 2 years ago as it was that time of the year to make and can applesauce which has been a yearly Fall ritual for many years.  It is also one of my oldest recipes as this comes from my Grandmother on my Dad’s side.  I use to can a couple  bushels of Cortlands but … Continue reading