The story of America’s quest for freedom is inscribed on her history in the blood of her patriots. -Randy Vader Photos from World War II: My father is in the center of the photo on the left; my uncle is next to him on the right. In the group photo, my parents are in the […]
Almost Instant Memorial Day Dessert
This is a long and busy weekend for many, so how about an almost instant dessert – and there isn’t even a recipe! Just take a lemon and cut off part of the top and scoop out the pulp (save for other uses). Slice off a small part of the shell bottom so it sits […]
Easy Seviche for a Memorial Day Picnic
Here is an easy seviche to make for a picnic this weekend. Looks pretty and tastes wonderful! Easy Seviche 1 pound sea scallops, halved or quartered, depending on size1 cup fresh lime juice1 pound peeled cooked small shrimp1/3 cup finely chopped red onion1/4 cup chopped flat leaf parsley1 small chili pepper, finely chopped 1 teaspoon […]
It’s a Weekend for Picnics and Family Gatherings!
Even with the price of gas, people still like to take road trips on Memorial Day or head to the beach for a picnic. This great little book is filled with ideas for picnic food and decorations. Whether you are sitting by a campfire, tailgating at a sports event, listening to a concert, hiking, laying on […]
The Great North African Pasta
Couscous is a form of cracked wheat steamed and eaten as a cereal or with meat and vegetables as a main dish, or even with fruit and nuts as a dessert. I never knew about couscous growing up, but now it is available everywhere, even in a variety of flavors. Cooks love it because it […]
Pillsbury Bake-Off 1950
The Grand Prize winning recipe from Pillsbury Bake Off 2 in 1950 was “Orange Kiss-Me Cake.”
No Matter How You Say Tomato, It’s Perfect
My husband and I just bought over fifty tomato plants this past weekend, which means I had to go find some of my tomato cookbooks and start searching for what I want to make this summer. There is nothing like a home grown tomato. The ones in grocery stores don’t even come close to being a fresh […]
Good Recipes, Bad Temper
Gordon Ramsay has two shows with high ratings, “Hell’s Kitchen” and “Kitchen Nightmares.” They are programs complete with screaming matches and a flood of tears, but that’s reality television. It seems the bad boys get the high ratings, so maybe it’s all for show and chef Ramsay is actually a nice, calm person. If anyone […]
