Today Mom is sharing some of her Christmas memories about some of the Christmas trees that she’s had over the years including this year’s Old World Christmas Tree. This is her first post here on “FTT” so make sure you show her some love and leave her a comment below! I have had a variety […]
Polish Cream Cheese Cookies
Warning!! You will not be able to eat just one of these Polish Cream Cheese Cookies (Kolaczki cookies)! These little Polish Cream Cheese Cookies or Kolaczki are sooo good! I really could not resist going in for seconds, thirds, fourths….. You get the picture! Yes! I ate an embarrassing amount of cookies! Mom was […]
Oplatek Christmas Tradition
Christmas is right around the corner and we are getting ready to celebrate our Polish/Lithuanian Oplatek Christmas Tradition! This post contains affiliate links, which won’t cost you any more to purchase, but does help support this site. The best part about Christmas for me is being with family. The traditions that we celebrate are what […]
Family Favorite Easter Recipes
Easter is one of my favorite holidays to cook for! If you’re planning on hosting Easter this year or are just looking for an amazing recipe to impress your family look no further. Here’s 40 of our Family Favorite Easter Recipes to give you a hand! Whether you’re planning to entertain at your own home […]
Dad’s Favorite {Family Table Treasures} Recipes
One of Dad’s favorite past times was eating! He loved food and he definitely had his favorites. Today I’m rounding up Dad’s Favorite {Family Table Treasures} Recipes! Enjoy! Dad was the oldest of eight children. His mother was an incredible cook and feeding that many mouths was no easy task! So it goes without saying […]
Saying Goodbye
Why did you have to leave us? We weren’t ready to let you go. Saying Goodbye is never easy and your leaving came without warning. It has left us all so broken hearted and we are missing you so much. I’m sorry that I’ve been away for so long but we suffered a great loss […]
{Memere’s} Sucre a la Creme
Do you have a favorite recipe from your childhood? This sweet treat is Dad’s all time favorite from his! {Memere’s} Sucre a la Creme is a sugary confection made with brown sugar, butter and heavy cream. Every Christmas without fail my Aunt stops by with a batch of {Memere’s] Sucre a la Creme for Dad. […]
Decorating Easter Eggs {With Onion Peel Dye} {Celebrating Our Heritage Series}
Welcome back to {Celebrating Our Heritage Series}! Decorating Easter Eggs is a fun tradition celebrated around the world. Today I’m sharing Grampa’s Lithuanian tradition of Decorating Easter Eggs {With Onion Peel Dye}! When I was a kid I always looked forward to all of the fun Easter traditions. Waking up early on Easter Sunday to […]
Polish Cabbage Rolls {Galumpkis} {Celebrating Our Heritage Series}
Welcome back to {Celebrating Our Heritage Series}! When I think of Polish food this is always the first recipe that pops into my head! Polish Cabbage Rolls {Galumpkis} are cabbage leaves stuffed with a mixture of ground meat, spices and rice that are baked in a tomato sauce. Healthy and delicious! Grammy’s Galumpkis were a […]
Polish Cabbage Soup
This traditional Polish Cabbage Soup {Kapusta} recipe is a staple in our home during the cold winter months. Rich in vitamins and full of flavor! Do you remember the Cabbage Soup Diet fad from the 80’s? Apparently you were suppose to just eat cabbage soup for a week and lose 10 pounds. If you ask […]