It just wouldn’t be the holidays if I didn’t showcase gingerbread cookies! I love to make them because they’re cute, delicious, and fun to decorate. I’ve tried many recipes, including the one in my grandmother’s box, but have had the best luck using one from Rick Rodgers’ Christmas 101 book. I found the recipe many…
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Boston Baked Beans – A Beantown Favorite
Homemade baked beans are not only yummy but, they also bring back fond family memories. As a kid, one of my favorite meals was Boston Baked Beans, Boston Brown Bread and steamed hot dogs. It certainly wasn’t the most colorful meal, but on a cold, dreary day in New England, it really hit the spot….
Boston Brown Bread
As a kid, it was a magical thing to watch my mom make this Boston Brown Bread. It was steamed in a coffee can or an old B&M Beans can (apparently, this is the ideal size, according to my mother). Sure, she could have bought an already-cooked bread in a can at the grocery store,…