Nothing says Autumn like watching Grandma chase a turkey out of the house in her scooter. No? No one else has this problem? I even have one of these to remind Grandma to close the door behind her. All right then, how about, “Nothing says Autumn like Cranberry Pear Jam”? How to make Autumn Cranberry… Read More
It is starting to heat up here in Phoenix. This week, we’ll be holding a steady 110+ degrees. It will stay that way until a drought-reduced monsoon season rolls through, making it 115+ degrees and 75% humidity. Non-desert dwellers will say things like, “But it is a DRY heat.” Mmmhmmm, yes. Dry like the surface… Read More
Win a Lodge 5-quart cast iron dutch oven! I have one of these myself and I love it. It’s great for slow-cooking soups and stews, meats and breads, and more. This one is even pre-seasoned! For a chance to win: Show me your best summer stuff! Whether it’s a main dish, a dessert, a side,… Read More
I have a confession. I have never used a candy thermometer. My dad gave me one, but I don’t use it for candy. I will go out of my way to find recipes that don’t use one. This recipe is perfect! Mom found this recipe in a newspaper article 55 years ago and has been… Read More
Say hello to Sharon from SW Iowa! Food interests: Trying to go for more healthier foods. Hobbies: Scrapbooking, gardening, trying new recipes. Q. What are your favorite things to cook? I don’t really have a favorite thing, but my family always likes it when I experiment with desserts. Q. How/when did you learn to cook?… Read More
Today inspiration came in the form of bread. I am now living in a town that has a Great Harvest bakery and I must use restraint, needless to say I have a frequent flyer card with them. I LOVE their variety called Cinna Burst, especially made into french toast…..mmmmm…. We also stocked up on some… Read More
any MSG free recipes and substitutes for bouillon used to make my own, as the homemade recipes all contain flavored granules or bouillon which contain MSG
My MIL made the only thing I actually liked using the old fashioned citron fruit mix – a very soft cookie. Not a bar, just a regular cookie. Not particularly spicy, and more sponge cake like than a normal cookie. For some reason, the citron tasted good in this particular cookie. Other than in this... Read More
When I was a kid, my aunt used to can crab apples that I loved. Never thought to ask her for the recipe when she was alive, but a friend has a crab apple tree so loaded with crab apples, that some of the branches are touching the ground. When she told me that I... Read More