Yummy Pizzelles

“enjoy the little things” These are one of my family’s favorites. I try to make them during the holidays, although Anthony requests them all the time. I’ve tried many recipes, but this one is my favorite. The recipe came with the Cuisinart maker. I hope you enjoy them as much as we do. Classic Pizzelle…

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Happy New Year

“trust the magic of new beginnings” Every New Year, it’s a tradition in my family to make lentils. It’s supposed to bring in the new year with good luck; so every year I make them. I always wonder if it would make a difference if I didn’t make them, but I won’t take a chance….

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Merry Christmas

“may the miracle of Christmas fill your hearts with joy” Day 2: Another day of food, family and a whole lot of fun, it doesn’t get better than this. The girls had the time of their lives as they opened all there gifts. Memories of Christmas morning with my kids are priceless, they would be…

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Christmas Eve

“may you never be to grown up to search the skies on Christmas Eve” Christmas is truly the most wonderful time of year. It’s the season for giving, spending time with family, and enjoying all the traditions. Christmas Eve is all about the 7 fishes, the one night that everyone looks forward to. We start…

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Breakfast for Sunday Dinner

“take time to do what makes your soul happy” Nyla called me Saturday night to suggest that we have breakfast for Sunday dinner. We all thought it was a good idea, and since Isaiah offered to make all of it, I was very happy. Allie and Mia are away at a cheerleading competition, and Teri…

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Believe in the Magic of Christmas

“the best way to spread Christmas cheer is singing loud for all to hear” – Elf Anyone who knows me, knows how much I love the Christmas season. I start watching Christmas movies the minute they are on the Hallmark channel; I also watch Christmas in July. My all time favorite Christmas movie is Elf,…

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Pasta Carbonara

“home is my happy place” Since it was a long weekend, my granddaughters stayed over most of it. I remember when I was young, my sister and I would stay at our grandparents house as much as our parents would let us. We have the best memories, and we always seem to reminisce when we…

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Happy Thanksgiving

“what if, today, we were grateful for everything” – charlie brown Holidays always bring back fond memories of my dad, he loved when all his children were together. My dad gave me a special gift, he taught me how to welcome people into my house when they didn’t have a place to eat. When I…

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Two days of Thanksgiving

“thankful for my tribe” Since Jonathyn is working on Thanksgiving, he suggested that we get together the night before. We all thought it was a great idea, and of course we started to think about what we were going to eat. The kids didn’t want me to have to cook two full meals, so they…

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Every Weekend is Thanksgiving

“raindrops keep falling on my head” Since Thanksgiving is late this year, I decided to get my Christmas tree today. I figured I would put it up today and decorate it on Friday. Last Christmas Ronnie surprised me and took me to the perfect place to buy the tree, Ebenezer Tree Farm, Scituate Rhode Island….

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