Many who have experienced the loss of someone close to them warned me, the firsts are the hardest. And they were, but the grief does not go away because time passes. I am constantly fighting to make life as “normal” as possible. My kids need that. To tell you the truth, I probablyContinueContinue reading “Let’s Remember Our Lost Loved Ones”
Author Archives: Denise Hudak
Two Years Later
Two years. Unbelievable it has been two years. Two years of grief. Two years of learning to live through it. Two years ago all I could think was, “This sucks!” That is not a word I usually use, and not one I want my children to use. But when you lose your brother suddenly atContinueContinue reading “Two Years Later”
Te’jas Chili
My brother used to teach in Nashville, TN. The families at his school put together a recipe book where I found the most A-MAZING chili recipe! I have never been able to find it anywhere else, so I thought I would share it so your family can enjoy it as much as mine. INGREDIENTS1 1/2ContinueContinue reading “Te’jas Chili”
Braising Greens Soup
A friend made this soup for my birthday years ago. I have adapted it over the years to my family’s tastes. It is a great way to use the kale we get from our CSA (Community Sourced Agriculture) each summer. Plus, it is SO good! This soup is easy to adjust to you and yourContinueContinue reading “Braising Greens Soup”
Homemade Pierogies
(From my husband’s grandmother’s recipe.) My husband’s paternal family is Polish-Czech. Their family traditions include homemade pierogi and what they call mushroom soup (I will post that recipe as well) on Christmas Eve. It is A-MAZING!I have taken to making and flash freezing them for my daughters’ teachers for Christmas gifts too.Keep in mind youContinueContinue reading “Homemade Pierogies”
Irish Pratty Soup
(A broth based, potato soup.) This soup recipe was given to me by a fellow person of Irish heritage many years ago. It has become one of our staples, not just on St. Patrick’s Day, but throughout the year. It is easy also easy to make vegetarian for family and friends who have this diet.ContinueContinue reading “Irish Pratty Soup”
