November Holidays and Observances

November Holidays and Observances

The birthstone for the month of November is the yellow Citrine gem, and the birth flower is the Chrysanthemum. Purchase on Zazzle   Holidays Holidays and special celebrations in the month of November. What are some observances this month? 01 All Saints’ Day...
Special Christmas Cookies

Special Christmas Cookies

Here are a few of my special Christmas cookies, which may be new to you. I like rich cookies, that look like they took some effort (even if they are actually very easy) for special occasions like Christmas. These are some of the lesser known ones, while my most...
The Perfect Summer Dinner

The Perfect Summer Dinner

If you were looking for a summer dinner which incorporates wonderful seasonal fruits and perfectly paired flavors, this is the meal to try. Start with a simple roasted chicken. I have a page of how-to and information about roasting a chicken; there is nothing better...

Kifli : Traditional Hungarian Pastry Cookies

This recipe was a family recipe given to me many years ago by a friend. It was passed down through her family and is one of my personal favorites. It makes a large amount of cookies, but they can be frozen and are coveted treats, so give them as gifts (including a...