Tag Archives: Holiday

Swedish Ginger Snaps

Posted on 12/20/2018 by Rufus' Food and Spirits Guide

The proper way to finish these cookies is decorated with sweet icing but I like them as is for serving with coffee or tea. They can be cut into any shape desired. I used a round ravioli cutter. Swedish Ginger … Continue reading →

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Cheeseball with Pepper Jelly and Pecans

Posted on 12/14/2015 by Rufus' Food and Spirits Guide

All sorts of different cheeses can be included in a cheese ball. Some go to choices would be blue cheese, Swiss, cheddar, and more cheddar. Diced dried fruit or fresh fruit soaked in liquor is an excellent addition inside as … Continue reading →

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A Colorful Array of Sides for Labor Day

Posted on 09/07/2015 by Rufus' Food and Spirits Guide

Since most other sites are all about the meat, here are some options to go along with the most important part of the day. Have a great holiday! Grilled Corn Cherry Tomatoes with Herb Vinaigrette Potato and Anchovy Salad Jalapeno … Continue reading →

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4th of July Roundup

Posted on 07/03/2015 by Rufus' Food and Spirits Guide

Here are some ideas for how to spend the 4th. Everything will include a common theme ingredient. For a hint think sauce. Pulled Pork Chicken Cornbread Calzones Beans    

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In Our Kitchen: Christmas Parties and Presents

Posted on 01/02/2015 by Rufus' Food and Spirits Guide

Like many of you the last month was filled with a lot of parties, baking and drinking. Although here that is every month. Above was a fairly decent tequila brought by a party goer that disappeared into a lot of … Continue reading →

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Ho Ho Ho

Posted on 12/25/2014 by Rufus' Food and Spirits Guide

Merry Christmas to all. We hope everyone has a relaxing holiday filled with joy. And a wide assortment of the greatest potato chip ever.

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Slow-Cooked Mashed Potatoes

Posted on 11/14/2014 by Rufus' Food and Spirits Guide

At a restaurant last year, Katherine complimented the mashed potatoes and got a great bit of advice in return. The waiter explained that the secret to making the potatoes so creamy was cooking them at a low temperature for a … Continue reading →

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Happy Memorial Day

Posted on 05/26/2014 by Rufus' Food and Spirits Guide

Portabello Burger Hope everyone has a fun filled Memorial Day. Here are a few things that some folks may decide to have. Don’t forget the beer. Asparagus Salad Potato Salad Boston BBQ Beans Cornbread Burgers Parfaits

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Sunday Suppers: Barbecue Season, Hoooooooooooowie

Posted on 05/25/2014 by Rufus' Food and Spirits Guide

For those of you who do not celebrate bbq season 365 days a year then let the grilling begin. Here is an assortment of different recipes all dealing with the only food group necessary, meat. Smoked Beef Brisket Strip Steaks … Continue reading →

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Merry Christmas

Posted on 12/25/2013 by Rufus' Food and Spirits Guide

Hope everyone has a relaxing holiday filled with great things to eat and drink. Our present this year is a new stove. Since the old stove was the straw that broke the camel’s back we are putting in a new … Continue reading →

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