by The Calhoun Sisters | Jul 6, 2023 | Entertaining, Recipes, Side Dishes, Vegetable Recipes
Every Tuesday I receive a box of fresh fruit and veggies from FarmBox California. They actually delivered on the 4th of July and my box that day included green beans. So, I took a green bean salad to our family’s annual 4th of July get together and a few family...
by The Calhoun Sisters | Mar 9, 2023 | Dessert, Entertaining, Family Traditions, Recipes
Our great grandmother was born Ida Jessen in 1861 in San Lorenzo, California. Her parents, James and Anna Jessen, immigrated from Denmark. They bore three daughters in the new land: Anna, Dora, and Ida. The East Bay of the San Francisco area attracted many Danes...
by The Calhoun Sisters | Feb 26, 2023 | Dessert, Recipes
Maple Bacon Cupcakes! I started baking just for fun and family get-togethers about a year ago. My mother in law asked me to bake some cupcakes and cake pops for a church group event she was hosting and I jumped at the chance. She kept telling me to make up some kind...
by The Calhoun Sisters | Jan 31, 2023 | Entertaining, Main Dishes, Recipes, Soups
For several years Fenestra Winery in Livermore has kicked off the new year with their soup and wine “Souperbowl” where they pair soups with wine. Last weekend the Calhoun Sisters were at the Souperbowl serving Country Pea Soup from our...
by The Calhoun Sisters | Nov 18, 2020 | Beef, Main Dishes, Recipes, Soups
I follow several family owned ranches on Instagram. Before the COVID pandemic, a few of the ranchers were selling beef directly to consumers. Some, like our sister Nancy, were selling beef to local customers, others were shipping regionally, while others were shipping...
