Christmas Archives • Family Around the Table

The Best Reindeer Food

Santa’s reindeer get hungry on their long journey around the world on Christmas Eve. Make some reindeer food to keep them happy while Santa is …

Cheesy Baked Mashed Potatoes

I’m going to go out on a limb and say potatoes are my favorite vegetable. There are other vegetables I like but not as much …

Oatmeal, Cranberry & White Chocolate Chip Cookies

So, I finally started my Christmas baking. A little late, but better late than never! It’s been a couple of years since I’ve made goodies …

I'm Ellen, a freelance writer, recipe developer and former correspondent for the Tampa Bay Times where I wrote a regular TASTE section feature as well as reviewed cookbooks for more than 15 years. My Mom and my kids are the inspiration for Family Around the Table. My Grandmother too. I remember my Grandmother making fresh pasta for dinner. She was from Italy and a very good cook so I come by my love of cooking naturally. My Mom inherited her cooking skills too.