Oh My! Kitchen Party recipe submitted by Colleen Attara What this dish means to me Here are two vivid memories years apart that evoke the same feeling of pure joy. When I was three, my sister walked me into town and put a nickel into a gumball machine that was filled with small toys. She turned the handle and it just kept turning. All of tiny toys spilled out. We caught … [Read more...] about Kitchen Party: Colleen's Cream Puffs
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Kitchen Party: Apricot Fried Pie Recipe & Tutorial
an Oh My! Kitchen Party submission by April Heather Davulcu of April Heather Art I’ve spent the past 12 years living on the East Coast, and as a native Texan, it’s taken me about 11 to get used to it. In an attempt to connect with home I often made my grandmother’s Apricot Fried Pies, but they always tasted like they were missing something. Over the years I played with the … [Read more...] about Kitchen Party: Apricot Fried Pie Recipe & Tutorial
Share the Sticky Rice
When I think of food bringing people together, I think of Sticky Rice and Dippy Sauce. It's a staple at our house, if only because of how often friends and family request it at parties, small dinner get togethers... I think my sister even requested it last Thanksgiving. I was introduced to Sticky Rice and Dippy Sauce by my husband, Frank, while we were dating. The novelty of … [Read more...] about Share the Sticky Rice
DIY Recycled Lollipops
I don't typically get along with kitchen appliances. So I'd like to preface this recipe: if I can do, anyone can. What you'll need: unlicked lollipops and other hard candies, a meat mallet or hammer, baking pan covered with foil, cookie cutter shapes (I improvised, using the circle from my bunt pan), and lollipop sticks, sprinkle toppings optional 1. Unwrap and sort candy … [Read more...] about DIY Recycled Lollipops
Venezuelan Chicken Salad
When I heard about this month’s theme I couldn’t wait to submit a family recipe and share a part of my culture with you. For as long as I can remember my Mother has made her Venezuelan chicken salad for special occasions like birthdays, Christmas and New Year celebrations. It is a Venezuelan tradition to serve this dish at celebrations and so many of my favourite family … [Read more...] about Venezuelan Chicken Salad