In this new series of books, Marg Ruttan shares recipes from a long-standing family tradition of professional cooking and baking and the creative enjoyment of food. Good family fare with its comforting flavors and fragrances is the focus of her culinary artistry. Over the years she has adapted, invented and collected recipes that are true flavor feasts. Here are all your childhood favorite recipes from chocolate chip cookies to chicken noodle soup. Tempting cookies and luscious cakes, the best comfort food and so much more fill this book with great recipes for you and your family to enjoy. Probably the biggest influence on Marg’s culinary life was her Grandma Charlie, who loved to cook. Included in this book are stories of her adventures as she left her home town of Gaspe Quebec and sailed to Schenectady New York to care for her sister-in-law, who was with child. She then became an apprentice chef at an upscale hotel and Marg shares stories of Grandma’s adventures during that time. They add a perfect garnish to the recipes and bring an additional flavor to the book. So pull up a chair and leaf through the recipes. Pick out the ones you want to try first and enjoy the stories of Maggie’s adventures.
