I never grow tired of watching Jacques Pepin, especially his shows with Julia Child. Thank goodness PBS stations still run them. The two were such a joy to watch together not only because they were good friends, but they were almost giddy with excitement to be cooking together. There are people who enjoy cooking, and there […]
Wednesday Winner: (Grand National) Bake-Off # 7: Ring-a-Lings
This was the seventh try at the Bake-Off for Mrs. Henry (Bertha) Jorgensen of Portland, Oregon, and her perseverance paid off in a grand way. With the $25,000 prize, Bertha said it would guarantee her 18-year-old son’s college education, with the remainder to be spent for a new home. Amazing what $25,000 would buy back in 1955! […]
Grilling in the 1940’s
I love James Beard. And old James Beard cookbooks. This first edition from 1941 is a treasure. Not only for the wonderful recipes but the highly amusing quotes. The dust jacket says grilling is basically a man’s area of expertise, but that this book “will be invaluable to the woman who aims to please the masculine members of […]
What’s a Road Trip without a Diner Dessert?
Going on a Road Trip this summer? Don’t miss all the great diners across the country, then buy this great cookbook, Diner Desserts!
Cookbook Giveaway for the Week of 6-27-11: Paula Deen Desserts!
Hey, y’all! It’s time for a Paula Deen giveaway. Coming to you from Savannah, this book of desserts from Paula’s restaurant, The Lady and Sons, is filled with her delectable cakes, pies, cookies, bars, puddings, custards, candy, and more, including some Deen family stories. If you would like to enter the random drawing for this cookbook, send your […]
Chives from the Garden
This is how my chives look in my garden right now. The purple flowers are gorgeous. Chives are wonderful, but grow like weeds, so I have to cut them back every year. I love them on everything, even on eggs for breakfast. Here is a chicken dish with a rich chive sauce. CHICKEN BREASTS WITH CREAMY […]
Scallops and Lemon
I read somewhere that a man in New Jersey once grew a lemon indoors that weighed 3 pounds and measured 17 inches in circumference! My little lemon tree that is indoors most of year probably will never grow one quite that big. I love everything lemon – even lemon-scented furniture polish. Here is an easy […]
Stress-Free Baking for Busy People
Many people love to bake or would love to learn to bake, but declare it time-consuming or too difficult. If this is the case in either scenario, your baking concerns are over forever because now you have this incredible book to find. Author Abigail Johnson Dodge started baking as a young girl with her mother and […]
