We decided Christmas Eve was the perfect time to make something from Julia’s French Chef cookbook and settled on her marvelous beef in red wine. Julia says that “When beef stew is in the oven, all’s right with the world.” How right she is. The aroma that filled our home on Christmas Eve was intoxicating. […]
Go Cats!
Okay, I’m just a little prejudiced. No matter what, I will always be behind the Northwestern University Wildcats. My daughter Kristina is a graduate of this incredible school. As I was browsing in my downtown area at our wonderful local kitchen and cookware store called “Someone’s in the Kitchen,” the owner Bonnie asked me if I […]
Are You Ready for a Football Snack? Score with a Football Cheeseball!
With all of the New Year’s football games, here’s a fun snack everyone will love. It’s from my daughter Kristina’s website. Click on the recipe here and make it for your favorite game.
Hot Drink Ideas for New Year’s Eve or New Year’s Day
Here are some drink ideas to enjoy on New Year’s Eve or a delicious start to the New Year tomorrow. Old Swedish Glogg 1/2 cup dark raisins2 prunes2 cinnamon sticks7 cardamom seeds2 clovesPeel of 1 orange1 cup water2 bottles (1 fifth each) tawny port1-1/2 cups brandy1 cup rum1/4 cup sugar Heat raisins, prunes, cinnamon, cardamom, cloves, […]
The Culinary Cellar Top Ten List for 2011
My daughter Kristina suggested that I put up a top ten list of my favorite cookbooks reviewed this year. I thought it would be easy. It’s not. I have a list of fifty at the moment, which was hard – but a top ten?! I actually don’t know if I can do it. I like […]
So Just What Do the Rich and Famous Eat?
On New Year’s Eve, many people love to dress up, go to a fancy party or restaurant, and live high on the hog for one special night. But what if you are one of the “rich and famous” and can indulge like this anytime. What exactly is the lifestyle of the rich and famous, and […]
Wednesday Winner: Bake Off # 33: Chocolate Praline Layer Cake
The 33rd Pillsbury Bake-Off Contest in 1988 started off with a kidnapping, complete with news coverage and reward money. The contest was held at the Sheraton Hotel on Harbor Island, San Diego. Pillsbury thought it would be fun to have a 4-foot-tall Doughboy figure and a 7-foot-tall Jolly Green Giant figure greet the 100 contestants at the […]
A Kentucky Original
Bourbon Whiskey has been used to enhance the flavors of food for well over 200 years. The Woodford Reserve Distillery of Kentucky has introduced this beautiful cookbook with breath-taking photos and the history of bourbon production going back to the times of Daniel Boone. To begin this culinary odyssey, Woodford Reserve took a panel of well-known regional chefs, […]
