Champagne Drinks for New Year’s and the Nazi-Defying History of the Kir Royale Cocktail
Champagne cocktail recipes, a French Resistance member who saved lives and created the Kir, and my grandmother’s death after 100 years.
Category: Holidays
What’s Better Than a “Sand-a-Claus”?
Wishing you all more whimsy than ‘grimsy’ during this crazy winter of pandemic…. stay safe, everyone, and enjoy those small moments.
Dressing Bites: This is What to Do with Leftover Dressing (Trust Me)
Dressing Bites are a wonderful way to repurpose Thanksgiving leftovers, making for a very satisfying nibble.
Gratitude and Food: Thanksgiving Recipe Roundup
A selection of mouthwatering and tradition-laden Thanksgiving recipes from the Glover Gardens archives.
Random Christmas Cats, Just for Fun
Because there aren’t enough pictures of cats in the world, especially cats at Christmas, here are a few from our archive.
The Spirit of the Season: Revisiting the Christmas Day Truce of WW1
Wishing you all the blessings of the season, and that we can go into 2020 heartfirst with peace and kindness.
Coffee Shop Comfort Food During the Holidays
Lunch at a retro diner combats Fancy Food Fatigue during the holidays.
Empty Stockings Full of Love
Each year, memories fly out of these treasures like dust motes in the light and gently come to rest on me.
Holiday Peacefulness Haiku
It’s time to transition from the frenzy of getting everything done to the fullness of seasonal reflections.
Mr. Sandman, Ready for Christmas
A “dressed up for Christmas” photo of a Sandman from Pass Christian, Mississippi.
Deck the Halls at Heathrow – Again
A whimsical and tasteful little Christmas tree at Heathrow Airport is just right.
Spicy-Tart Cranberry-Orange-Pineapple Relish (The Best!)
Slightly sweet with just a hint of heat, this tart cranberry relish is the perfect complement to rich holiday food.
North-South Best Dressing Recipe Ever (with Sausage and Two Breads)
Savory, flavorful and redolent with tradition, this dressing is always at the top of the family request list. Even so, it took almost 30 years to accurately document the recipe.
One Stocking Left Behind
It’s time to put away Christmas, but one stocking was left behind. The goodies look yummy – is it ok to sample?
New Year’s Food Traditions From Around the World and a Confession about Black-Eyed Peas
A recipe for New Year’s, an article about traditions all over the world, and a confession about black-eyed peas.
Glover Gardens Christmas 2018 Roundup
One big post is a roundup of the Christmas 2018 festivities at Glover Gardens.
Haiku: Amarillo by Night and Morning
Amarillo charmed us from a hotel window, in two very different ways. It was haiku-worthy!
London’s Jekyll and Hyde Park
The Brits are smart, with their multiple-personality parks. There’s something for everyone in Hyde Park, even the birds.
Silver Bells Reminiscing: “It’s Christmas Time in the City”
London’s busy sidewalks, hustle and bustle, and general air of festivity and expectation recalls the lyrics of the Christmas classic, Silver Bells.
