Category Archives: Family Traditions

Stuffed Green Peppers, Camp Style

Posted on July 28, 2010 by Kellie

Stuffed green peppers were a staple dish in my family’s house when I was growing up.  This dish is fairly easy to make, and there are many varieties of fillings that can be used.  My mom’s recipe is similar to … Continue reading →

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Brunch at Camp

Posted on July 24, 2010 by Kellie

Aside from the enjoying the water and evening campfires, brunch is one of my favorite things about camp.  Usually my brother cooks the eggs; he even brought his own electric griddle to make sure there would be enough cooking space … Continue reading →

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Homemade Whoopie Pie Cake

Posted on July 23, 2010 by Kellie

Last week I used my grandmother’s whoopie pie recipe to make a whoopie pie cake for my dad’s birthday.  A single batch of the batter is just enough to make two 8″ round cakes which can be filled in the … Continue reading →

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Labadie’s Whoopie Pies

Posted on June 23, 2010 by Kellie

Every year for Father’s Day, I make a batch of whoopie pies (or an IOU for a batch of whoopie pies), Dad’s favorite dessert.  This year the whoopie pies were from a bakery, rather than my own kitchen, due to … Continue reading →

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Pea Soup & Little Pesto Pizzas

Posted on April 17, 2010 by Kellie

Last weekend we had a New England Boiled Dinner with my parents, and with the leftover broth, my mother made a pea soup.  Tonight we enjoyed some of the soup for dinner, with some easy little pizzas made with Arnold … Continue reading →

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New England Boiled Dinner

Posted on April 5, 2010 by Kellie

This year for Easter, my parents made a New England Boiled Dinner instead of the traditional Easter fare.  This is one dish that I really enjoy, though I have never made it myself. Basically, the ham and vegetables cook together … Continue reading →

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Routie Porc et Boeuf et Patate Jaune

Posted on November 24, 2009 by Kellie

A.K.A. Roasted Pork and Beef with Yellow Potatoes–Memere’s specialty.  I’m not a huge fan of beef or any sort of meat and potato meal, but this traditional French Canadian dinner is the exception!  The aroma of it cooking brings me … Continue reading →

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