Since our country was celebrating its bicentennial in 1976, the year of this Bake-Off, it was only fitting that the venue would be Boston – a city of significance to our founding fathers. Appropriately, the contest was referred to for the first time as “America’s Bake-Off.” Contestants were treated to New England hospitality complete with a […]
May Your Casserole Runneth Over
One of my favorite childhood memories is attending the potluck dinners after church. Right before the service was over, the aroma from Fellowship Hall would start to fill the sanctuary. After the Benediction, everyone headed straight to the food. At these potluck dinners, you wouldn’t find something on the table from a grocery store deli, or heaven […]
Lessons from an Italian Baker
Author Franco Galli went to work as a baker’s apprentice in his native Italy at the age of ten. Despite his young age, he quickly developed a passion for the culinary specialties of his country. He continued his education at a prestigious hotel school, managed his family restaurant, and eventually found his way to America. The bakery started […]
Cookbook Giveaways for this Week of 11-14-11: Time to Bake!
I just wrote about this classic Farm Journal cookbook in a blog last month, then I recently found another one at an antique store. ‘Tis the season for bread-making and this book is a must if you love homemade breads. This one just popped up on a library sale table this past weekend and since I have it […]
A Delectable Pear Dessert
Beautiful autumn pears are poached and filled with a macaroon filling, then served with a creamy English custard made with Cognac. Heavenly. Poached Pears with Macaroon-Walnut Filling and English Cream Custard English Cream Custard: 1/2 cup sugar4 egg yolks1 teaspoon cornstarch1-3/4 cups scalded milk1 Tablespoon Cognac1 teaspoon vanilla Combine sugar, egg yolks, and cornstarch in medium saucepan; […]
Pork Loin for a Sunday Dinner Tomorrow
This recipe is great for a Sunday family gathering, with a pork loin and a sauce that have to marinate overnight, so start it today! Loin of Pork with Apple-Horseradish Sauce Apple-Horseradish Sauce- recipe follows 1 pork loin (4 to 5 pounds)1 Tablespoon Dijon mustard1/2 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon dried thyme leaves1/4 teaspoon pepper1/2 cup tawny port1/4 […]
Honor Veteran’s Day
Please take today to honor all of those who have served and still serve our country.
Side Dishes Galore for Thanksgiving
When it comes to Thanksgiving, side dishes are my favorite. I like to make at least three or four, because I find them much more interesting than the turkey. Sometimes after a good meal, the side dishes (okay, and sometimes desserts!) are the ones people remember most. Maybe it’s because side dishes are more colorful than a turkey, ham, or roast of some kind, and can […]
