Greetings from my vintage kitchen!
Grab a cup of coffee (and maybe a little something sweet) and catch up on what I am cooking right now, my family’s food traditions and my love for all things vintage.
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Continue ReadingFind the latest on my upcoming events here. I hope you will come “dish & tell” with me this fall. There are several fun events in the works: September 19 | 3 p.m. | Four Pines Bookstore (Bemidji) I love the land of Paul Bunyan and the Blue Ox! Bemidji has such a special place in my heart, as it is my mom’s hometown; it’s where my parents met and where I spent so much time growing up, visiting my grandma, my aunt (who still lives there) and other family and friends. I have so many fond memories of holidays,…
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Continue ReadingA natural companion to “Dish and Tell: Recipes from the Heart,” these hand-painted recipe boxes and matching cards make a thoughtful, keepsake-style gift for Mother’s Day, a wedding, or shower present (or something special to keep your own family recipes close at hand).
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Continue ReadingHere is the official news release about Dish and Tell: Recipes from the Heart, which is widely available at bookstores and online book retailers as of today! FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE New Cookbook Celebrates Recipes with Heart and the Stories Behind Them “Dish and Tell: Recipes from the Heart” combines beloved…
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Continue ReadingA mother’s love in a 9 x 13 pan. As much as I treasure the handwritten recipes, well-worn cookbooks, and passed-down dishes from my mom and grandmas, I’ve come to realize that the real gift they gave me is the joy of feeding others and making people feel loved and…
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Continue ReadingAs we inch closer to saying goodbye to our family home of 50-plus years, it’s been “Minnesota” goodbye with so many memories cropping up at every turn.
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Continue ReadingOpe! It’s prime hotdish season. Here are three of our family’s favorites including one award-winning dish that’s a twist on another iconic Minnesota dish: the Juicy Lucy!