Category Archives: Desserts

Latkes and cookies. 12/19/17

It is the holidays and at our house we have multiple holidays with lots of holiday food. The only thing that I can say about last night’s dinner is that it is not healthy but it’s vegetarian. John made his … Continue reading

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Some Santa humor, scallops, and a Dugan coffee cake. 12/6/17

Here’s a little Santa humor to start your read with a smile brought to you by my obsession with collecting Santas. Tonight on my birthday eve eve, John made fried scallops. They were delicious! This picture was taken during a … Continue reading

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Thanksgiving. 11/23/17

We had a great Thanksgiving. All the family was at our house, the dishes prepared went off (mostly) without a hitch, and everyone enjoyed themselves. Today’s post is is neither light dining nor partly vegan. Good thing Thanksgiving comes only … Continue reading

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Mother’s Day – 5/14/17

The family got together for Mother’s Day. Along with flowers I got gifts of food. It’s the way we celebrate. Thank you to my dear family for a lovely day. Ah well, there’s always tomorrow to dine lite!

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December 8, 2016 – Birthday!

Today I start out with coffee cake especially made for me by our daughter for my birthday. It replicates the ones that we used to get our house when I was growing up from the Dugan man with his expandable … Continue reading

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Guilty pleasure – 12/6/16

We made this cheesecake for my birthday celebration that was supposed to occur this past Sunday. We were going to take it over to share with the grandkids and family. I am notorious for not liking desserts but this cheesecake … Continue reading

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Labor Day Weekend, 2016

We had the family over on Saturday and a grilled lunch of Zaydeburgers, corn on the cob, fruit salad, and cranberry pound cake. Zaydeburgers are hamburgers that John makes and grills. They are often a request by the grandkids. We … Continue reading

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Why healthy eating is sometimes difficult at my house

Our adult daughter is living at home at the moment while she decides what direction her life is going to take next. I love having her around but she likes to cook and bake items that are not in my … Continue reading

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