The Below kids and the Hahn kids were the best of pals growing up. Our families were special friends, as close as family, but with… Continue reading
Over the last week, I bet you gorged on plenty of turkey dinner leftovers. Myself, I feel like a butterball.
All good things must come… Continue reading
I hope your Thanksgiving dinner is the best ever. The recent snowfall has made for a scenic drive over the river and through the woods… Continue reading
When I was a little girl growing up in Wisconsin, our family enjoyed Thanksgiving dinner with our grandparents. Both my grandmas were excellent cooks. Now… Continue reading
I am delighted once again to share stories, family traditions and my favorite recipes with you. This time of the year I want to be… Continue reading
My thoughts are of appetizers as the new year celebration looms at the end of this week. Savory little bites stuffed with yummy goodness. Addictive,… Continue reading
The Other Fisherman loves Christmas. It’s his favorite time of year, right up there with moose hunting season and fishing for king salmon in the… Continue reading
Being the creative person I am, I enjoy trying new recipes and adding a fun variety of flavors to my menus. My cooking constantly evolves.… Continue reading
Happy Thanksgiving! It is a beautiful frosty morning atop the mountain and I have a million-dollar panoramic view of the bay from my kitchen to… Continue reading
I love this time of year, not only because it’s my favorite time to cook comforting soups, casseroles, roasts with gravy and mashed potatoes, apple… Continue reading
To say “Christmas” is to unlock a treasure chest of favorite memories and a world of much loved tastes, smells, sounds and scenes. Christmas is… Continue reading
What am I excited about cooking in my kitchen right now? Fresh-caught halibut and king salmon. That first-of-the-season fresh fish, grilled and basted lightly with… Continue reading
Even though we’ve officially welcomed in the New Year, it’s likely holiday celebrations will continue this weekend. What would those parties be without appetizers and… Continue reading
It’s merry holiday baking time. My family is lovers of cookies; lots and lots of cookies. We like to have the traditional cookies that have… Continue reading
Many years ago when the Other Fisherman’s dad would drive back from visiting his brother in Florida he bought fruitcake in Georgia on his way… Continue reading
The leaves have fallen and there is snow on the mountains across the bay; that means I am happy to retreat to our warm kitchen… Continue reading
Our summer has been wonderful, filled with sunshine and warm temperatures, beautiful flowers, visitors, fishing and a family wedding. On July 20, we were happy… Continue reading
It is wonderful to be back in our home and Homer, surrounded by the life we’ve made here. I spent the winter in Juneau working… Continue reading
