If you are an outdoor and nature-loving person, most likely you have picked berries at some point in your life. The more time spent outdoors, the more one learns to appreciate the world around them. Berry-picking reaps so many benefits. Not only can you make incredible jams, preserves, and pies, but if you couple berry-picking […]
Wednesday Winner: (Grand National) Bake-Off # 6: "Open Sesame" Pie
In the 1930’s, the major oil used by Americans was sesame oil. At that time, the United States was importing 58 million pounds of sesame seeds a year, mostly for oil. Two events changed the use of sesame oil- World War II, along with the development of inexpensive soybean and cottonseed oil caused importing the seeds to […]
First Day of Summer
Did you know today is officially declared as the first day of summer? It’s been a long time coming for those of us in cold climates. I love glancing out my window and seeing my garden plants getting blooms. I can already see the cantaloupe, cucumber, and zucchini flowers. The fruits and vegetables of summer […]
Hey, Y’all! It’s Those Deen Brothers Grillin’!
This is the just released cookbook from the sons of Paula, and they didn’t need mama to help them write this one -it’s a keeper, and just in time for summer fun. There are recipes for grilling, tailgating, picnicking, and fun on the beach. You will be able to use this book all summer long! […]
Cookbook Giveaways for the Week of 6-20-11: Grilling!
As long as we are talking grilling today, here is this week’s giveaway for all kinds of grilling ideas! Sunset and Weber grills have a beautiful book for grilling chicken, turkey, duck, game hens, and even pheasant. The Betty Crocker and Pillsbury booklets always have easy, great ideas for grilling. The little hardback of barbecue […]
A Special Father’s Day Appetizer Kabob
Happy Father’s Day to all you wonderful Dads out there! Have a great day today! How about something a little different to grill on your special day? APPETIZER BLUE CHEESE MUSHROOM KABOBS 6 slices bacon1 Tablespoon chopped green onions with some tops2 Tablespoons butter1/4 cup dry bread crumbs1 Tablespoon crumbled blue cheese1/4 teaspoon salt12 medium mushrooms, […]
Bright and Pretty Fresh Cherries
I grew up with a cherry tree in the backyard and have always loved cherries prepared many ways. My husband came home with a huge bag of beautiful cherries this week and I thought something a little different from a cherry pie or cobbler might be nice. CHERRY NUT BREAD WITH CREAM CHEESE FILLING 1 package (3 […]
A Dad, a Pair of Tongs, and Heat
Many Dads love to grill. On Father’s Day, they either want to be treated to someone else grilling for them, or insist on doing it themselves. Either way, grilling and Father’s Day just seem to go together. I don’t know what it is about the grill, but it’s the best way my husband cooks, too. He […]
