Source:  sister-in-law (Beerli) cir.  2000’s Biscuit Roll with Whip Cream and Fresh Fruit My sister-in-law in Switzerland made this cake and brought it to my house. My mom was visiting at the time, and she …

Open Face Cheese and Ham Melt My husband’s family brings this simple delight to the table.  This is a simple, open faced sandwich which is cooked with the idea of using the left-over fondue cheese …

Source:  Mama Joanne about 1990’s Nonni’s Italian Pizza We visited my mom for a few weeks during the fall. The central point to our visit was the food! She cooked up a storm and I …

Source: Father in Law Guido written in 1997 on an old Typewriter Spaghetti a la Guido I had heard a lot about this recipe, and when I had the pleasure of having it cooked for …

I think after years of searching, that I’ve finally  found my favorite Béchamel sauce.  I used to fear these things, (making sauces) and I’m not sure if it’s the new dawn of me, or the …

Source: Beerli Family Recipe:  cir.1943 Almond Cookies A hand written recipe dating back to the 1940’s is a gift that I received from my mother-in-law. This was passed down from her mother-in-law, and it was …

We ordered & picked up our fresh bird from an all organic farm(Wendelinhof) in the neighboring town which raises turkeys. Now our meal was ready to begin.  An American tradition, dating back to the first …

Source:  Rochelle 2011 Chicken Base and Soup Chicken Soup base with self made chicken stock. So this recipe is not at all hard to crack. I think it’s a cumulative recipe, meaning I’ve picked up …

Chicken Noodle Soup Aaah, what’s not to love about home-made chicken noodle soup.  This falls under the heritage, and comfort section of any recipe book, and is often related to Mom’s.  This soup is a …