Author: Virginia Ellen

  • Velveteen Chicken Soup

    You know all about the velveteen rabbit, but this is a velvetty chicken—soup that is.  Perfect for a cold winter day, but also suited for a spring luncheon.  It’s easy and so delicious! Serves 4 as an appetizer  6 tablespoons butter 6 tablespoons flour 1/2 cup milk 1/2 cup light cream or half and half… Read more

  • Italian Sausage Soup Recipe

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    Italian Sausage Soup 1 pound Italian sausage, hot or sweet as you prefer 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 cup chopped onion 2 garlic cloves, minced 4 cups beef stock or broth 2 cups diced tomatoes 8 ounces tomato sauce chopped vegetable of your choice, zucchini, spinach etc. 1 cup thinly sliced carrot 1-2 red or… Read more

  • Nativity Scene Glühwein Mugs

    Glühwein German for “glowing wine”, glühwein is a delicious hot mulled wine served in German speaking countries around the holidays. This delicious hot beverage is often served in German, Swiss and Austrian Christmas markets, offsetting the cold weather. Glühwein is typically prepared from red wine, heated and spiced with cinnamon sticks, cloves, star anise, citrus… Read more

  • Celebrating Fall

    We are celebrating fall with fun Halloween jewelry and new pumpkin tumblers and bowls.   Read more