Mom’s Tiny Tim Fruitcakes

Posted by Gisele Perez on Dec 31, 2012, 5:11 pm in Food and Drink, Holiday Entertaining, Recipes-Sweet | 2 comments

Mom’s Apple Nut Cake- Cupcakes this time!

Posted by Gisele Perez on Dec 28, 2012, 3:18 pm in Food and Drink, Recipes-Sweet | 4 comments

This Apple Nut Cake was my mother’s go to choice for potlucks when I was young. I’ve made them into cupcakes for a Christmas season potluck.

Noodle Kugel

Posted by Gisele Perez on Dec 14, 2012, 5:34 pm in Entertaining Trends, Holiday Entertaining, Recipes-Sweet | 2 comments

Noodle Kugel, an old favorite, can easily be adapted to “small plate” or tray passed portions.

Festive Bar Cookies- First in a Series of Mom’s Holiday Treats

Posted by Gisele Perez on Dec 9, 2012, 11:42 am in Food and Drink, Holiday Entertaining, Recipes-Sweet | 4 comments

I started making these holiday”Festive Bars” – a recipe I found in American Girl magazine – with my mother when I was about 10 years old.

Potato Pancakes with Smoked Salmon

Posted by Gisele Perez on Dec 7, 2012, 4:02 pm in Food and Drink, Holiday Entertaining, Recipes-Savory | 3 comments

Potato pancakes, topped with a bit of sour cream and smoked salmon and garnished with chives, make a great hors d’ouevre.

Visiting Sonoma County- Healdsburg Part 4- Jordan Winery

Posted by Gisele Perez on Dec 1, 2012, 5:30 pm in Travel, Wine | 6 comments

A tour and stay at Jordan Winery.