I don’t even know where to start on this unbelievable festival! Nobody does it better than Disney – that’s for certain. But first things first: Look at the prize package one of you lucky readers will win! Delicious Disney by the amazing and delightful Pam Brandon will whisk you to the magic of Disney in your own kitchen. Pam graciously […]
While I am in Orlando this Weekend…
Hello, dear readers! My daughter Kristina and I are off to the Epcot Food and Wine Festival this weekend for food and fun! I can’t wait to report back to you next week with photos, recipes, and hopefully some goodies I can give away to you! In the meantime, I am going to please ask for […]
Pepperidge Farm was a Real Place
After my blog on Wednesday about our local apple orchard, it gave me the idea to go through my shelves and see if I could find cookbooks from life on a farm. There are many written by cooks who started their culinary lives in farm kitchens, and one of the most familiar is Pepperidge Farm. I doubt there is […]
Mama Mia! What a Great Cookbook!
Roasting tomatoes has become a weekly task for awhile now. My garden tomatoes have been growing gangbusters all summer, which is wonderful, since last year they fizzled out early. The last time I was roasting them, Moonstruck also happened to be on television, so it put me in an Italian mood. I went to my […]
An Apple a Day..
Turns out the old saying about apples keeping the doctor away just might be true. Apples are packed with essential vitamins, minerals, and fiber, along with minimal calories. It is probably our most versatile fruit. Apples can be made into soup, main dishes, and desserts of all kinds since it works well with savory and […]
Food, Fun, The Bean, Millennium Park, and Rick Bayless – What Could Be Better?!
Rick Bayless declared that there are two things you need for a great party – “Booze and Guacamole!” I don’t think anyone who attended this year’s Chicago Gourmet would disagree. Throw in some great wine, cool weather, top Chicago chefs, even Mayor Richard Daley, and you definitely have a party going on. My daughter Kristina and I […]
iPad or Cookbook?
The iPad is not mine, but the cookbooks are. With the touch of a finger, the iPad will download entire cookbooks, recipes, and probably the grocery list needed for required ingredients. I think the only thing it probably can’t do is actually cook the meal. Let me say right away that I have nothing against iPads or […]
Cookbook Give-Aways for the Week of 9-27-10
Eating soup is like having a warm hug from a bowl! With the cool autumn air comes soup and slow cooker recipes. Between these three books (the top one shows the front and back cover), you will find just about every kind of soup and slow cooker meals. The recipes are homey and comforting, along with […]
