by Kelsea Rounds | Dec 20, 2017 | Blog
My mother’s cousin, Martin Waalkes, recently said, “For Grandma, sugar and butter were spices.” (Referring to my great-grandmother, Sarah Ritzema Waalkes.) It’s true: The Dutch are not known for extraordinarily flavorful food. In fact, I...
by Kelsea Rounds | Sep 26, 2017 | Blog
A little while ago, my friends and I were gathered around a few bottles of wine as I was explaining how my mother-in-law, who’s lived in the Upper Peninsula for 40 years, had spent an entire day teaching my husband and kids how to make pasties (pass-tees) from...
by Kelsea Rounds | Jun 30, 2014 | Food & Drink
The Fourth of July is a favorite holiday for our family. What could be more fun than warm summer temps, fireworks, and celebrating our wonderful country and freedom? And like any decent holiday, it always includes yummy food—as well as adult beverages, if you’re...
by Kelsea Rounds | May 13, 2014 | Food & Drink
Memorial Day, originally called Decoration Day, is a day of remembrance. For many, the day has evolved into one of celebration of those who have served and sacrificed for us all. Many of you will make road trips or attend parades; many of you may head to a backyard...
by Kelsea Rounds | Jun 19, 2012 | Food & Drink
Kitchens are already sizzling this week in the 90-degree weather, so keep dinner cool with these recipes that don’t require the oven or grill. Appetizer: Guac ‘n chips Ingredients: • Three avocados – peeled,...
