Category Archives: Chestnuts

Thanksgiving Feast 2021

Posted on November 18, 2021 by Camille

It’s been a long time since most of us have been able to spend Thanksgiving with Family and Friends. Two years to be exact. This Thanksgiving has been heavily antisipated and will be special for most of us. I want … Continue reading →

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Wild Mushroom-Roasted Chestnut Soup

Posted on October 5, 2020 by Camille

Here is a soup that will warm you when the weather is chilly. It’s hearty and satisfying and adding the wild rice makes it even more filling.  Click on the Recipe and/or photo to bring you to the page. Wild … Continue reading →

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Thanksgiving Feast 2019

Posted on November 4, 2019 by Camille

I had Thanksgiving Dinner last week (exactly 4 weeks early) since my sister and her husband were visiting and we could be together with my brother. I made everything traditionally (my traditions) with one exception – I changed the brining … Continue reading →

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Winter Soup

Posted on January 8, 2019 by Camille

It’s cold outside and now is the time to make soup: This tried and true remedy will help keep you warm after a hard day of suffering through the arctic freeze. Here are some of my favorites and I hope … Continue reading →

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Christmas Dinner 2018

Posted on December 9, 2018 by Camille

Christmas, my favorite cooking holiday, is just around the corner and I am starting to put my menu together. We will be entertaining a small group this year and it will be a delightful day to Eat, Drink and Be … Continue reading →

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