Tag Archives: cranberries

Cranberries for Chanukah

Posted on December 22, 2016 by heritagerecipebox

This year marks one of the rare times that the first night of Chanukah coincides with Christmas Eve. Interfaith families might be lighting candles while waiting for Santa. My favorite latke recipe never changes but this year I decided to … Continue reading →

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In My January Kitchen

Posted on January 4, 2015 by heritagerecipebox

January in New England typically brings ice, snow and more snow — ideal weather for soups and stews. With inspiration from Australia-based Celia at Fig Jam and Lime Cordial, I am sharing highlights from my kitchen this month.

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A Tart Native American Taste of Cape Cod

Posted on November 2, 2014 by heritagerecipebox

Cranberries, the tart, red fruits essential to Thanksgiving feasts, grew on Cape Cod long before Americans turned them into a sugary accompaniment to turkey. The Wampanoag Native American people called the berries sassamenesh and used them as dyes. They also … Continue reading →

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A Beginner Attempts a Prize-Winning Pie

Posted on October 12, 2014 by heritagerecipebox

  Embarrassing to admit, I never baked an entire apple pie before this weekend. How un-American!

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