Milk and Cookies
Easy and festive December snack. We took help from the grocery store on this one! Hey, sometimes even the Culinary Couple’s oven needs a break. Read more
Turkey Treats
A Wiley family favorite! And an easy and fun project for kids. Ingredients Oreo cookies Chocolate frosting Malted milk balls Candy Corn Red Hots Directions Twist Oreo cookies in half. Spread chocolate frosting on plain half. Assemble candy corn like turkey feathers. Place malted milk ball “body” and red hot “head.” Secure to white half of Oreo with more chocolate... Read more
Savannah Shrimp Factory
The Metropolitan Opera
Baked Brie
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 grease baking sheet. Lay puff... Read more
Tortellini Soup
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 tomato sauce 1 zucchini, chopped... Read more
Holiday Letter 2006
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 chemotherapy and hyperbaric... Read more
Holiday Letter 2005
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 see Dad through seven... Read more
Lost and Found
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 nervous: “I’m not sure where... Read more
Winter Chicken Stew
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 teaspoon dried thyme 2 chicken... Read more