Simple. Festive. Tasty. First made for a 2007 holiday gathering in State College. Baked Brie (Printable Recipe) Makes 12 servings. Ingredients 1 10 oz wheel brie 1/2 cup brown sugar 1/2 cup sliced almonds 1 sheet frozen puff pastry, thawed 1 egg, beaten, with 1 tsp water (egg wash) Directions Preheat oven to 375°F and [...]

Made for 2007 holiday gathering in State College. A hearty favorite! Ingredients 1/2 lb. sweet Italian sausage 1 cup onion, chopped 2 cloves garlic, minced 5 cups beef broth 1/3 cup water 1/2 cup red wine 4 tomatoes, chopped, or 1 can whole tomatoes 1 cup carrots 1/2 teaspoon basil 1/2 teaspoon oregano 1 cup [...]

Dear Family and Friends,What an unforgettable year 2006 proved to be! The Rowlands gang experienced many ups and downs, but we endured and adjusted and have comfortably settled into our new selves. Let me share with you a bit about our journey.The greatest challenge revealed itself early in the year. After months of radiation and [...]

Dear Family and Friends,There are many responsibilities that come along with being the eldest child, but nothing gives me more pleasure than expressing the love and appreciation my family holds for each of you. Without your encouraging words and steady prayers, we could not have endured this difficult time. You gave us the strength to [...]

Setting: Savannah, GA Characters: Emily, Nick, and Nick’s entire family (just two days after our first meeting) Emily to Nick as she takes the camera from around his neck to snap photos in the historic district: “Where’s the lens cap?” Nick’s response: “I don’t know,” as he nervously checks his pants pockets. Nick, increasingly more [...]

Guaranteed to warm you up on a winter evening. Ingredients 2 tablespoons EVOO 2 stalks celery, chopped 1 carrot, peeled and chopped 1 small onion salt and pepper 1 (14 1/2 oz.) can chopped tomatoes 1 (14 oz.) can low-sodium chicken stock 1/2 cup fresh basil, torn 1 tablespoon tomato paste 1 bay leaf 1/2 [...]

Easily adaptable to suit your tastes. Ingredients 1 cup mayonnaise 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard 2 tablespoons fresh parsley 1 clove garlic, minced 3 cups chicken, cooked and chopped 4 slices bacon, cooked and chopped 1 cup finely shredded Swiss cheese 2 (8 oz.) packages refrigerated crescent rolls 2 large plum tomatoes, thinly sliced 1 egg [...]