Salty, Gooey, Chocolatey and Crunchy – That Covers It All! As soon as I saw these beautiful, rich-looking treats, I knew that Lauren had created something special. Don’t you get tired of making the same old treats, over and over again? I certainly do! Every now and then, I like to learn a new technique, [...]
PEE-can or puh-CAHN – What’s In A Name? When I was a kid, there were three kinds of pie brought to every family Thanksgiving and Christmas celebration: pumpkin, mincemeat and pecan. I was only really presented with one choice, because there was no way on this side of the Great Divide that mincemeat pie was [...]
The Noodle That Quietly Took The World By Storm I have been making a variation of this dish for quite a few years now. I call it my “bare cupboard cuisine” because I always seem to still have all of the necessary ingredients to make this on-hand, when the rest of the cupboard is totally [...]
3 Common Ingredients & 3 Easy Steps – You’ve Got This! The availability of fresh corn on the cob is one of the reasons I like summertime. I’m not a fan of the heat, the humidity or the bugs, so if it weren’t for the amazing bounty of fresh produce that summer and a long [...]
You Can’t Go Wrong With This Investment I am always on the lookout for a new cookie or sweet bar that I can add to my collection. I get tired of making the same old things, especially if I am using them for any type of cookie exchange or to give as a gift. Nora’s [...]
An Unexpectedly Good Appetizer What is one of the first “real foods” that babies start eating? Mashed potatoes! What is one of the last things elderly people are still able to eat, digest and enjoy? Mashed potatoes! Is it really any wonder, then, that we have a lifelong love affair with these mashed or whipped [...]
These Will Wedge Their Way Into Your Menu Favorites! Oh Nick! What are you trying to do to me with these amazing potatoes? As soon as I saw this recipe, I was hooked. I am one of those people who just loves potatoes. Come to think of it, I’ve got a thing for any food [...]
This Cake Will Give You A Whole New Outlook On Life! I am a sucker for a dense, moist cake. Especially a dense, moist chocolate cake. Load it up with Kahlua, and you could knock me over with a feather! Offer me a piece? What kind of miserly offer is that? I want the entire [...]
Creamy, Juicy & Bursting With Flavor! What ever happened to fruit salad? It used to be a staple at luncheons and graced the table at every dinner occasion when my family gathered. I even would request it as a snack or treat when I was a kid and we rarely could afford fresh fruit. It [...]
Your Taste Buds Will Be Singing La Cucaracha! I don’t know about you, but I loved Jalapeno Poppers when they first started showing up as an appetizer at my favorite restaurants and bars. I will still order them today, if I see them on the menu. There is something about the spiciness of the jalapenos [...]