Last week in the Chicago Tribune, columnist John Kass wrote a piece titled “Skinny Celebrity chefs are a bit too much to swallow.” He explains how some people in his office, whom he called “Giandanistas,” were overly excited about Giada DeLaurentiis of Food Network fame coming to Chicago to promote her new line of cookware. Mr. […]
Cookbook Give-Aways for the Week of 10-25-10
Since my daughters were in Seattle this past weekend and visited the original Starbuck’s store, I thought these cookbooks would be perfect to give away this week. Both books not only explain the interesting history of coffee and how to brew the perfect cup, they are filled with fabulous recipes for drinks, cakes, cookies, pies, and ice cream. […]
Sunday Recipe for 10-24-10: My Mom’s Marinated Pork Roast
This is the pork roast I grew up with that my mom always made for Sunday dinners. It will make your kitchen smell heavenly as it roasts. You can marinate it for a few hours or even overnight. MY MOM’S MARINATED PORK ROAST 1/2 cup soy sauce1/2 cup dry sherry2 cloves garlic, minced1 Tablespoon dry mustard1 […]
Saturday Recipe for 10-23-10: Sticky Buns
This is my favorite recipe for picture perfect and fabulous sticky buns. The recipe makes 24 buns, but they freeze beautifully. People will want to buy them from you! STICKY BUNS Buns:1 cup milk1/3 cup plus 1/2 teaspoon granulated sugar1/2 cup plus 3 Tablespoons lightly salted butter1-1/2 teaspoons salt2 envelopes active dry yeast (not quick […]
So You Want to Write a Cookbook..
If you came across my blog because you love cookbooks and cooking, then most likely someone has asked you, at some point in your life, “So when are you going to write a cookbook?” Good cooks are always encouraged by friends and family to put their well-tested, tried-and-true, or prize-winning recipes into print. I have been […]
A World of Food from a 1950’s New England Kitchen
I’ve had this book forever. It’s missing some words on the cover and is water stained from a flood in the basement, but I couldn’t toss it. It’s a delightful 1951 cookbook by Heloise Frost who says the book was “tested in the kitchen of a New England housewife and published for the enjoyment of the American people.” […]
My Favorite Tree
Before I talk about the sweet goodness of maple syrup, I have to talk about the tree. When I have lived in other parts of the country, I would miss the maple trees. It’s one of my favorite things about living in the Midwest. Our house has brilliant red sunset maple trees in the front and […]
The Comforting Aroma of Cinnamon
The aroma of cinnamon instantly transports me back to childhood days of waking up to my grandmother’s cinnamon rolls. It’s such a warm and fragrant spice that permeates the kitchen and tantalizes the taste buds. Cinnamon has been a prized ingredient as far back as 2700 B.C. It is one of the earliest spices mentioned in […]
