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Grandma Val's New Year's Creole Gumbo: The Story
Every New Year’s Day friends and family gather around for my mother-in-law Val’s famous gumbo . At 96 years old, Val is a beautiful,...

Tammi Jones Tanaka
Dec 31, 20202 min read
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Grandma Val's New Year's Creole Gumbo: The Recipe
INGREDIENTS Meat & Poultry 1 pound hot Italian sausage OR andouille sausage ½ pound chopped ham OR bacon, turkey or chicken (I used...

Tammi Jones Tanaka
Dec 31, 20202 min read
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Holiday Recipes: Thanksgiving & Christmas Menu
It’s November 2020, and the holiday season is in full swing! Every aspect of life has been different in the midst of a pandemic, and the...

Tammi Jones Tanaka
Nov 23, 20201 min read
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Roasted Turkey with Cornbread Stuffing, Gravy and Orange Cranberry Sauce
The turkey is the signature dish of Thanksgiving and Christmas Dinner. This was my very first time making a turkey. I approached it with...

Tammi Jones Tanaka
Nov 23, 20204 min read
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Tammi's Homemade Macaroni & Cheese
There's nothing quite like a good macaroni & cheese. Kids and grownups love it. It's perfect for a holiday dinner with family, but it can...

Tammi Jones Tanaka
Nov 23, 20201 min read
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Mom's Spinach Casserole
My mother's spinach casserole is one of my favorite recipes for the holidays. It's savory and simple to make. This recipe makes 3 or 4...

Tammi Jones Tanaka
Nov 23, 20201 min read
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Purple and Orange Sweet Potatoes with Brown Sugar Butter
One day as I was grocery shopping, I noticed some beautiful purple sweet potatoes. Combined with orange sweet potatoes, they make a...

Tammi Jones Tanaka
Nov 23, 20201 min read
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