Hawaiian barbecue in December? Sure, why not. I hear tell people like to go someplace warm for the Holiday. Although truth be told, I cannot imagine Christmas on a beach. But then again, I’ve never had a white Christmas either. Damp, wet, foggy and always cold – that’s my idea of Christmas.
Author: Rosemarie's Kitchen
I'm a wife, mother, grandmother and avid home cook.I believe in eating healthy whenever possible, while still managing to indulge in life's pleasures.
Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe
Today is the Feast Day of Our Lady of Guadalupe. She holds a special place in the religious life of Mexico and is one of the most popular religious devotions. Her image has played an important role as a National Symbol of Mexico. If we were in Mexico, December 3rd would have marked the start of the novenas to honor the Virgin of Guadalupe.
Garlicky Browned Butter Red Potatoes
Are you a ham or turkey Christmas Dinner family? Some people are both, some are neither. Growing up, it was always a ham for Easter and Christmas, with a great big turkey for Thanksgiving. Its’ strange, I can remember the ham, and some of the side dishes, but not the vegetable. I could be mistaken, but knowing my Dad’s Okie roots, I’d be willing to bet the ham was served with mashed potatoes and red-eye gravy.
The Little Country of San Marino and Slow-Cooked Steak
A few years back, I went in search of recipes from around the world. I wanted to expand our “Travel through Dining” horizons. It was then that I discovered San Marino, a tiny country within a country that has existed for nearly two thousand years.
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Down Home Cookin’ – Sausage and Red Bean Skillet with Cornbread Biscuits
When I think of anything cooked up in a big cast iron skillet, my mind immediately runs to the South. For a gal born and raised in California, my southern roots run deep. Guess I’m just an Okie at heart.
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An Old Fashion Christmas
When I was quite younger, I dreamed of an Old Fashion Victorian Christmas. The very idea of Plum Pudding and Roasted Goose got my heart to skip a beat. I always thought I was born out of step with my true self and that I was better suited in the past.
Baby It’s Cold Outside, so make Mine a Warm Sandwich
It’s been a while since I have shared some quirky sandwich recipe. I don’t know about you, but on cold December days, the last thing I want for lunch is a cold sandwich. On the other hand, I don’t want a big burger either. While a cup of soup would be nice, a grilled sandwich sometimes really hits the spot.
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Crock-Pot Brown Sugar Glazed Pork with Carrots
I’ve said it before, and I will say it again. I love cooking in a crock pot. A little prep, then walk away with hours upon hours of free time. Let’s face it, during the holidays we need all the free time we can find.
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The Second Sunday of Advent
We have reached the Second Sunday of Advent. Today we reflect on a message of peace. To bring about peace in the world, we must first have peace within ourselves. Life will always hold its struggles, dark times and difficult moments. To trust in God is to let go of the pain, the sorrow, the jealousy and anger. For only then will we be at peace.
An Immaculate Day for Blueberry Muffins
Today is the Feast of The Immaculate Conception. It is the day that Mary was conceived in her mother’s womb. In Catholic teaching, Mary was the first person born without the stain of original sin. God chose her knowing that she would one day be the Mother of God.
Pearl Harbor Not to be Forgotten
I grew up in the sleepy little hamlet of Florin California, in the shadow of the Golden State’s capital city. Before World War II, Florin was rich in agriculture. Grape vineyards and fields of sweet strawberries stretched out as far as the eye could see. The early settlers that migrated to the area were of European and Asian descent.
Dublin Coddle aka Sausage and Potatoes
When Dublin Coddle went on the menu planner, Hubby gave me a look. He thinks I can’t make plain “American” food. While I can, why? How will you know if you like something if you never give it a try? Besides, some day I’d like to visit Ireland. In the meantime, a trip to the Emerald Isle at the dinner table is always nice.
Microwave Oven Day and Holiday Candy
Today is National Microwave Oven Day. I’m not sure what that means. According to the National Day Calendar, today we are to honor the appliance that changed the way we use our kitchens. Hum, I don’t know about you but mine is on a shelf in the laundry room. Its main purpose is to warm left overs and make popcorn.
Chicken Rice-A-Roni without the Box
Rice-A-Roni, the San Francisco Treat. Rice-A-Roni, the flavor can’t be beat. Would you believe Rice-A-Roni really did start in the Mission District of San Francisco?
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When Americans think Prohibition, we think of the 18th Amendment banning the production, transportation, and sale of alcoholic beverages. It is interesting to note that the consumption of alcohol was not prohibited. We think of the 1920s and early 30s, the birth of the Speak Easy, Organized Crime and Rum Runners. However; the movement to ban the evils of drinking began long before the 18th Amendment was ratified.
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