Recipes Inspired in Grandma's Kitchen

Everyone has something they do well and for me, it's cooking and baking. I can remember when I was about 4 years old sitting on a red stool in my Grandmother's kitchen watching her make Strawberry Jam. I can still see her in my mind as she showed me (as if every 4 year old should know how to make jam) how to tell when the jam was done by the way it dripped off the spoon.

Extra good cooking (and baking) was an everyday occurrence as I was growing up. But without a doubt my sister and 5 brothers were accustomed to good cooking and baking. We all agree the best of the best were the Cinnamon Rolls our Grandmother made, no matter what, every Saturday morning of her life. It was one of those old family recipes that was made with a little bit of this and a little bit of that and flour till it felt right. Some family favorite recipes come from my Great Grandmother, especially the Chili Sauce and Molasses Cookies recipes. Mom was my teacher, giving me many of the basics I use today and so much more. In my family, I guess it just comes naturally. And so it is, I invite you to:

Stroll down Main Street and browse through the restaurants and shops. Cooking has been a passion for me for many years now and I would like to share my adventure of cooking with you. My hope is that you will find recipes that will be to your liking, recipes that could be served at a family outing, when friends come to visit, holiday time or any time of day.

Mary Ellen