Monthly Archives: January 2009

January 25, 2009

Kahlua Cake

This unassuming-looking cake was the finale to an impromptu dinner with our dear friends Tim and Spring tonight.  Spring has …Read More

January 24, 2009

Alfred Cakes

Here is a gem of a recipe which we discovered in our homeschool group, studying the Middle Ages together.  They …Read More

The Medieval Lords and Ladies Feast
January 22, 2009

The Medieval Lords and Ladies Feast

One of the joys of homeschooling is getting to do fun things with other homeschool families.  This year my boys …Read More

Poached pear and strawberry trifle
January 22, 2009

Poached pear and strawberry trifle

I have always wanted to try making a trifle for dessert–they’re just so beautiful!  I had the perfect opportunity last …Read More

January 14, 2009

Creamy Cheddar and Broccoli Soup

When I started writing this post, I wrote, “Today is chowder day.” And then I realized that I wasn’t completely …Read More

January 12, 2009

January Soup

I’ll confess, I just pulled that name out of a hat.  This soup originated as “Gypsy Soup”, by Mollie Katzen …Read More

Homemade Dog Food
January 11, 2009

Homemade Dog Food

I have a young friend named Kristen. Kristen is already a very bold and inventive cook and it’s fun to …Read More

January 10, 2009

Vegetable fried rice

If you love fried rice, and have discovered how UNvirtuous it is to eat it at a Chinese restaurant, here’s …Read More

January 3, 2009

KRINGLE!

I’ve decided that I NEED a recipe for Danish or Swedish Kringle–someone brought some to church a few weeks back, …Read More

January 1, 2009

Best of 2008 – Top Ten–no, TWENTY– Recipes from My Sister’s Kitchen

We’ve been thinking about all the fabulous, amazing food that we’ve shared with delightful guests over the last year. And …Read More

January 1, 2009

Happy New Year from My Sister’s Kitchen!

As we step into the year 2009, we both want to take the time to say thank you to our …Read More