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 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 family recipes with personal storytelling to explore how food connects generations St. Paul, Minnesota (February 11, 2026)— In an era when recipes are shaped by algorithms and viral food trends, author and storyteller Sarah Peterson invites readers to gather in the kitchen with their loved ones and connect over cherished…
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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!
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Continue ReadingWhat I’m making in this season of celebration. June is the time when we honor dads and grads and it takes on exponential meaning in my life this year: two recent graduation commencements (for my college daughter and my high school senior), a big grad party at our house, an…
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Continue ReadingConnecting with your mom about family recipes.