Archive - The Skillet Diary Weekly

“Hollywood 10” history with a recipe

A frittata seasoned a history lesson during this 1980 San Francisco brunch

Apr 21 •

Donna (Skillet Diaries)

I Danced With OJ

The forgotten memory resurfaced while researching Oyster Loaf recipes

Apr 13 •

Donna (Skillet Diaries)

Pressing Our Luck

Hummus gets a “black eye” with Freda DeKnight’s reminder

Apr 7 •

Donna (Skillet Diaries)

March 2024

Party with the Birthday Bunny

Some of us, including the “Birthday Divas,” combine both celebrations

Mar 31 •

Donna (Skillet Diaries)

The Deviled Eggs are in the Details

For our family’s favorite appetizer, the details always include mustard-based seasonings.

Mar 24 •

Donna (Skillet Diaries)

Pitching Cornbread

Mr. Gatewood spoke to us about cornbread... not baseball’s Negro Leagues. Who knew?

Mar 17 •

Donna (Skillet Diaries)

Sanders Shares Real Comfort Food

She seasons family recipes with stories and gratitude

Mar 10 •

Donna (Skillet Diaries)

A Penny For My Thoughts?

My Thoughts: Dear Mom, Thank you for always staying close by.

Mar 3 •

Donna (Skillet Diaries)

February 2024

The Stalk Market Soars

Falling asparagus prices signal a strong early-Spring season and the easiest recipes you’ll ever find.

Feb 25 •

Donna (Skillet Diaries)

We’re Going Bananas

Skillet Diaries offers a Recipe for Celebrating a # (Hashtag) Holiday

Feb 18

Celebrating Hearts 365

Year-round Valentine Gifts include Friends, Family, Ourselves

Feb 14 •

Donna (Skillet Diaries)

Warning: Mardi Gras Meets A Valentine

Forced to combine Fat Tuesday and Valentine celebration desserts, we paired bowls of strawberries and super poundcake.

Feb 10 •

Donna (Skillet Diaries)

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