Grandma’s
Kitchen Sylvia Hughes with her grandmother, Bertie Dameron.
Do you love all the seasons of the year? There are pluses for every one of them.
palette. Maybe it will suit yours too. I like it served with warm buttered rolls. They can come from
During the cold months of winter, I find comfort in coming in from the cold to a cozy warm home.
the deli counter in your local grocery or from the many varieties of frozen breads.
When night falls early, it seems to enclose your
A nice green salad is always good with
home with peace and quiet. The foods we tend
something a little heavy. You can make your own
to cook in winter are what we call comfort foods.
or grab one of your choice while at the grocery
Beef stew, chili and vegetable beef soup are my
store.
favorites. Do you have favorite recipes for winter?
And what is comfort food without a dessert?
If you do, I would love to know about them. They
These can also be made at home or picked up
could expand my list.
already prepared.
At the time I am writing, this winter has been
My wish for you this winter is that you stay
mild and mostly warm. That could change quickly.
safe, warm and enjoy cooking and eating all
In North Carolina we can have all four seasons in
your favorite comfort foods. If your New Year’s
one week. It keeps things interesting.
Resolution was to lose weight, I have found that
My beef stew is a result of trial and error over many years. I sought for a taste that suited my
almost any recipe can be changed to diet friendly ingredients.
Sylvia Hughes is a retired newspaper editor and columnist residing in Windsor. In addition to three sons, she has a gaggle of grandchildren, many of whom love cooking with her just as she did with her mother and grandmother.
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