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25 Truisms for Thanksgiving
Originally written in 2014, I took some time to review this decade-old post, and realize that these truisms are, for the most part, still true today in 2024. The original Thanksgiving post is below, with minor changes for this year, appearing in bold. Enjoy! Things are pretty much normal these
Coffee Cake (or is it water cake? wine cake?)
I recently pulled Grandma’s recipe for Sour Cream Coffee Cake from my recipe file, and remembered what my daughter had said to me many years ago just as I was pulling the cake out of the oven: “Why do they call it coffee cake?” asked 5-year-old Nicole. My reply was
Vanilla Pound Cake
This is our go-to cake for an easy weeknight dessert, or something to take to a friend’s house on the weekend. Its been in my
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Vanilla Pound Cake
This is our go-to cake for an easy weeknight dessert, or something to take to a friend’s house on the weekend. Its been in my baking rotation since my single days, and even took it on a cross-country plane trip from Miami to LA to visit my boyfriend (now husband)
Moroccan-Style Chickpea, Carrot & Spinach Soup
This delicious, filling and tasty soup is a quick-to-make dinner for the chilly season. Drain chickpeas, reserving liquid. Heat 3 Tbsp oil in a large heavy-bottomed pot or medium Dutch oven over medium heat. When simmering, add carrots. Cook; stirring occasionally, until slightly softened, about 4 minutes. Add onion and
About Laura
Hi it’s Laura from the Family Eats kitchen, where I happily bump elbows with 5 more home chefs. I launched Family Eats in 2008 as a way to share my experiences and challenges of feeding a family of six. Since then, we’ve been providing our readers with the inspiration to “Reconnect with the food we eat and the family we love.” Join us on the Journey.