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Tammi Jones Tanaka
Dec 31, 20202 min read
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,...
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Tammi Jones Tanaka
Dec 31, 20202 min read
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...
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Tammi Jones Tanaka
Nov 23, 20201 min read
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...
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Tammi Jones Tanaka
Nov 23, 20204 min read
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...
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Tammi Jones Tanaka
Nov 23, 20201 min read
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...
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Tammi Jones Tanaka
Nov 23, 20201 min read
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...
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Tammi Jones Tanaka
Nov 23, 20201 min read
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...
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