Last month in the travel section of the Chicago Tribune, there was a great article that caught my eye about a Bed and Breakfast Inn on Lummi Island in Washington, located two hours north of Seattle. I have never been to Seattle (shame on me!) but this is another incentive to visit. The Willows Inn has been a […]
Wednesday Winner: (Grand National) Bake-Off # 14: Apple Pie ’63
Working on a hunch that her apple pie squares would be different and tasty, grand prize winner Mrs. Erwin (Julia) Smogor of South Bend Indiana trusted her instincts and walked away with a check for $25,000, presented to her by former first lady Mamie Eisenhower (on the left) and Mrs. Phillip Pillsbury. The judges thought that […]
From Anchovies to Whitefish
New York food writer Florence Fabricant explored the back issues of The New York Times food pages to find out what had been written about seafood, and along the way discovered social, cultural, environmental, and economic issues concerning seafood. Ecology, health issues, globalization, travel, and cooking techniques have all affected what seafood ends up on our […]
Cooking at Sea!
How about a floating oasis for foodies? With the launch of Oceania’s “Marina,” you will find one of the first culinary centers at sea. Good food is always an integral part of the cruise experience, but now passengers can enroll in a variety of classes to cook in the “Bon Appetit Culinary Center” where guest chefs and instructors […]
Drawing for the Box of Cookbooks Reminder!
Don’t forget to enter the drawing for the box of cookbooks! If you haven’t seen it yet, go here and enter! http://su.pr/3CBrKn
Add a Little Sunshine to your Muffin!
The beautiful nectarine is widely available now, so why not take advantage of making something sweet and delectable for a morning English muffin, crumpet, or toast? Smooth, sweet fruit curds are wonderful this time of year. Try this delicate nectarine curd for a change of pace from lemon or lime. It can also be used […]
A Nordic Potato Salad
Scandinavians love their potatoes, as well as cucumbers and dill, so why not combine them in this easy, creamy potato salad? Serve the salad chilled with hot, grilled sausages, or grilled fish. Nordic Dilled Potato Salad with Sour Cream and Cucumbers 4 cups sliced (1/4-inch thick) pared waxy potatoes1 cup sour cream1/2 cup mayonnaise1/4 […]
Leaving on a Jet Plane..
I am off to San Francisco today! I am very much hoping the weather isn’t as hot there as it is in Chicago. I need some morning fog and an ocean breeze! Since I can’t write a blog in the air, enjoy this video my daughter Kristina made of the beautiful city on the Bay.
