Spinach Dip and Bread: The Must-Have Dish at Every Gathering

An Irresistible Offering In my family, there’s one dish that’s guaranteed to make an appearance at every gathering—my aunt’s Spinach Dip with Bread. Whether it’s Christmas, a birthday, or a simple Sunday get-together, as soon as the door opens and I see her arms full of bread and that unmistakable bowl wrapped in foil, IContinue reading “Spinach Dip and Bread: The Must-Have Dish at Every Gathering”

Spinach, Mushroom & Cheese Casserole—my aunt’s holiday specialty, a dish made just for me every Christmas.

Every Christmas Eve, our family would attend Mass together and then gather at my aunt’s house for a festive dinner and exchanging gifts. Since I was in middle school, my aunt has gone out of her way to make a spinach, mushroom, and cheese casserole just for me—a dish I look forward to all year.Continue reading “Spinach, Mushroom & Cheese Casserole—my aunt’s holiday specialty, a dish made just for me every Christmas.”

A little back story about my family heritage

My grandmother Theresa was born in the Azores Islands of Portugal in 1941. She was the 5th child of 9 kids. Born and raised on the island of Faial, Theresa aspired to become a Carmelite Sister. On her 18th birthday Theresa, her parents, and her 8 siblings left the Azores and emigrated to the UnitedContinue reading “A little back story about my family heritage”