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Eating Cicadas

Kevin Richards — Thu, 16 May 2013 16:26:12 +0000

Are you ready for the arrival of the cicadas? We've seen several articles preparing us for the 'invasion' of the harmless, but annoying creatures, but the most interesting posts are the recipes going around for the edible bugs.

Ham – The Cornerstone of Easter Dinner

Jake Thomas — Sun, 31 Mar 2013 16:00:48 +0000

I hope all of you are enjoying or will be enjoying a nice Easter Sunday meal with your families and friends and counting your blessings today. I have always loved Easter dinner more than Thanksgiving dinner personally because the ham is the meat of choice for Easter. I love ham, especially a nice spiral ham [...]

Recipe: Meatballs

Levack — Fri, 11 Jan 2013 14:42:03 +0000

Hey … it’s Debbie. I thought I would hijack Jeff’s blog while he’s off prank calling his ex’s and throwing snow balls at coworkers. I thought I’d use his space to share my meatballs…don’t tell him and ruin the fun. I know Jeff cook’s stuff, but he doesn’t make meatballs as good as mine, so [...]

Grandma's Rice Salad – Holiday Recipes

Kevin Richards — Mon, 24 Dec 2012 14:50:43 +0000

Grandma Carrie shares another one of her original creations that’s perfect for the Holiday season. We caught up with Grandma in the kitchen with classic Gene Autry playing on the dining room stereo. Don’t forget that Grandma joins me every Sunday Morning at 6:45am for the Country Calendar on WGNA’s Sunday Morning Classic Country Hall [...]

Grandma's Tuna and Pea Casserole – Holiday Recipes

Kevin Richards — Wed, 19 Dec 2012 14:18:39 +0000

Grandma has been having a great time sharing her recipes. Today, we find one of her own original takes on a comfort food that tastes great on a cold winter day. Tuna And Pea Casserole 2 green peppers 1 medium onion 2 eggs 1/4 cup milk 1/4 velveta cheese 1 can tunafish 1 cup can [...]

Grandma's Christmas Cookies – Holiday Recipes

Kevin Richards — Tue, 18 Dec 2012 14:48:23 +0000

If hearing that George Strait classic ‘Christmas Cookies’ has got you craving that warm holiday aroma of cookies baking in the oven, then Grandma has a recipe for you!Although Grandma loves George Strait’s song, one of her all-time favorite Christmas Crooners is Kenny Rogers. ‘The Gambler’s’ Christmas music have been a staple soundtrack at our [...]

Grandma's Fruit Salad – Holiday Recipes

Kevin Richards — Mon, 17 Dec 2012 14:35:38 +0000

Here’s a favorite that Grandma loves to make for the Christmas table. This is a classic recipe, with Grandma’s own little twist. Fruit Salad 30 ounce can of fruit cocktail 11 ounce can of manderine oranges 1 small can of tropical fruit 1 small jar of maraschino cherries 2-3 bananas 8 ounces of cool whip [...]

Grandma's Golden Glow Gelatin Mold – Holiday Recipes

Kevin Richards — Tue, 11 Dec 2012 17:00:02 +0000

Once again Grandma Carrie is in the Christmas spirit. As we walk into her little kitchen in the North Country, she's playing that classic Kenny Rogers and Dolly Parton Christmas CD, as she prepares a dish from my Grandfather's sister, Vivian Waite.

Grandma's Breakfast Casserole – Holiday Recipes

Kevin Richards — Tue, 11 Dec 2012 14:42:15 +0000

Grandma has found the perfect Christmas Morning Breakfast. Grandma created this dish as a way to cut down on the work in the kitchen, so that you can enjoy more time putting together and playing with all the presents the family has just unwrapped. Grandma also suggests that it’s a good idea to even make [...]

Grandma's Yankee Apple John Cake – Holiday Recipes

Kevin Richards — Fri, 30 Nov 2012 17:06:01 +0000

Once again we head back to that Country Kitchen in the little town of Corinth for another one of Grandma’s favorite recipes. We caught her making this one while listening to the Statler Brothers’ Christmas CD. Grandma Carrie tells me that this delicious dish actually comes from her mother, Laura Shaw, who made this [...]

Albany's Favorite Christmas Cookie Has Been Chosen

Jake Thomas — Wed, 28 Nov 2012 20:01:34 +0000

About 2 weeks ago I put a poll out on WGNA.com asking you to vote for Albany’s favorite Christmas cookie. I was wondering what would come out on top. The choices were among the favorites for sure and you can see the original article and the poll here for yourselves. I am happy to announce [...]

Grandma Carrie's Squash Rolls – Holiday Recipes

Kevin Richards — Tue, 27 Nov 2012 17:05:14 +0000

Grandma Carrie loves to cook! Now, she’s back in the kitchen, with her George Jones’ tapes playing in the background, whipping up another good holiday recipe. Squash Rolls 2 cups Bisquick 2/3 cup cooked and mashed squash (butternut, hubbard, or pumpkin) Mix ingredients together Gently smooth into a ball Knead 5 times on a floured board Roll [...]

Grandma's Sausage Biscuit Gravy – Holiday Recipes

Kevin Richards — Sun, 25 Nov 2012 11:00:21 +0000

Grandma Carrie is cooking up some Gravy today! Don’t forget to join Grandma Sunday Morning at 6:45am on GNA’s Classic Country Hall of Fame Show. Every Sunday she reveals the Classic Country Birthdays, Anniversaries, and Deaths of the Country Legends. Sausage Biscuit Gravy 1 Pound breakfast sausage Milk (enough to cover sausage) Flour and water [...]

Creamed Onions – Sounds Scary But They Are Delicious

Jake Thomas — Wed, 21 Nov 2012 18:15:27 +0000

Thanksgiving feasts will abound all over the Albany area on Thanksgiving and creamed onions will be on many of those tables. I am a fairly good cook, but I won’t even try to make these, I will though eat them proudly and love it. You have to open your horizons on the holidays and taste [...]

Thanksgiving Leftovers – Cranberry Waffles

Kevin Richards — Wed, 21 Nov 2012 17:00:52 +0000

While recently hosting a Live On Location broadcast at Hannaford in Niskayuna, I discovered some delicious ideas for Thanksgiving leftovers. Cranberry Syrup with Waffles - Leftover Jellied Cranberry Sauce 14 oz. - My Essentials Pancake Syrup 24 oz. - My Essentials Homestyle Waffles 24 ct. Turn skillet to medium-low heat and put cranberry sauce in [...]

Grandma Carrie's Sweet Potato Mallow – Holiday Recipes

Kevin Richards — Tue, 20 Nov 2012 14:41:44 +0000

Since we first posted one of Grandma’s holiday recipes, we’ve received several Emails asking for more suggestions. Here’s one of Grandma Carrie’s most popular family dishes to cook up around the holidays, ‘Sweet Potato Mallow.’ This is one of her favorites from her large collection of Betty Crocker cookbooks. Sweet Potato Mallow The marshmallows form [...]

Grandma's Scalloped Carrots – Holiday Recipes

Kevin Richards — Sat, 17 Nov 2012 14:00:31 +0000

Grandma Carrie is back with a family recipe that was handed down by my Great-Grandmother Carrie B. Dunbar from Vermont. When Grandma Carrie Dunbar isn’t in the kitchen, she’s watching classic country on RFD-TV, listening to Bill Anderson and Jean Shepard tapes, and preparing to join me for the Country Calendar on Sunday Mornings at [...]

Grandma's 'Better Than Pumpkin Pie' – Holiday Recipes

Kevin Richards — Fri, 16 Nov 2012 19:30:03 +0000

I was lucky to have a Grandmother that loved to cook! This time of year really makes me appreciate all those great meals she fixed that made the house smell so good during the holiday season. Grandma’s ‘Better Than Pumpkin Pie’ Made with butternut squash instead of pumpkin 1 1/2 cups cooked mashed butternut squash [...]

Grandma's Green Bean Casserole – Holiday Recipes

Kevin Richards — Fri, 16 Nov 2012 17:12:01 +0000

It’s no secret that I love to eat! Actually, I think we all love to dig in a little more during the Holiday Season. One of my all-time favorite dishes any time of year is Grandma’s Green Bean Casserole. Grandma Carrie Dunbar, 85, has been joining me every Sunday Morning on GNA’s Classic Country Hall [...]

Do People Still Bake Strudel? – A Real Taste Of Home

Jake Thomas — Wed, 17 Oct 2012 19:57:56 +0000

I remember as a kid in West Fort Ann sitting in my grandmother’s living room next to the fireplace and smelling the homemade strudel as it was baking.I couldn’t wait for it to come out of the oven. This time of the year when the weather is cooler there is nothing in the world like [...]