July 4th Archives • Family Around the Table

A vanilla ice cream cone decorated with red, white, and blue nonpareils.

Patriotic Ice Cream Cones

These Patriotic Ice Cream Cones are a festive touch to any Memorial Day or July 4th party. They are also a fun way to welcome …

Firecracker Marshmallow Pops

Independence day is one of my favorite holidays. Maybe it’s the festive red, white and blue, maybe it’s picnics in the park or backyard gatherings with …

Let's get grilling! A round up of drinks, sides, main dishes and desserts.

Fire Up The Grill – A Round-Up of Grilling Recipes

Fire up the grill! Who doesn’t love summer and grilling out? School’s out, time for vacation, warm weather, the beach, the pool and cooking outdoors. …

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.