Happy Halloween everyone! I cut this photo out of a newspaper years ago. I have always wanted to make this and put it on the light post in front of our house, but never got around to it. Have a safe and fun Halloween!! Watch for some special Thanksgiving cookbooks in my giveaway tomorrow!
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Halloween Chowder for the Little Goblins
When the kids come back from Trick-or-Treating tomorrow night, and before they dive into the much-anticipated candy, how about a nice warm bowl of soup for them? It’s creamy and cheesy with corn, carrots, and potatoes – all things that kids love! Autumn Chowder to Warm Up on a Spooky Night! 6 slices bacon, chopped1 cup chopped […]
Here is an easy snack to make for Halloween weekend. Kids love this! They can even help you make it. Monster Munch 1/2 cup butter1 Tablespoon taco seasoning mix2 cups Fritos corn chips2 cups Corn Chex1 cup Rice Chex1 cup peanuts2 cups pretzel sticks Place butter in a glass measuring cup. Microwave on HIGH for 1 minute, […]
Scandinavian Feasts
In the past, Scandinavian cooking has been unjustly neglected and I could never figure out why. Many think the cuisine as bland or boring, which it is not. In the last several years it is rising in the ranks with the popularity of local, sustainable, and fresh ingredients. Well, guess what? That’s what Scandinavian cooking […]
It’s Time for More Judith!
Judith Olney books and recipes are some of my favorites, so I don’t know why I didn’t have this one yet. I found it at a used book store last weekend and couldn’t wait to get it home. Judith calls this book a “love song to Farmer’s Markets,” and celebrates America’s small growers. It’s a source […]
Wednesday (Double!) Winners: Pillsbury Bake-Off # 24: Banana Crunch Cake and Quick Crescent Pecan Pie Bars
A stay at the Beverly Hilton Hotel in Beverly Hills, California wouldn’t be too hard to take! Such was the site for the 24th Pillsbury Bake-Off Contest hosted by Bob Barker in February of 1973. In the entry blank for the contest, the Doughboy looks pretty relaxed in his hammock, although I still have not figured out […]
Old-Fashioned Goodness
The most enchanting of all aromas has to be that of yeast bread baking in the oven. Some experts say that food fragrances linger in memory more strongly than tastes. Think of when your nose gets a whiff of something and you think – ooohhhh… that smells like my grandma’s cooking. It’s happened to me a […]
It’s the Time of the Season for Comfort Foods
Once Halloween is here, then Thanksgiving and Christmas are right around the corner. It’s this time of the year when everyone seems to gravitate to comfort foods, which are perfect for eating and sharing. When you think back on good times, it usually involves family and friends along with good food. Food makes people happy, […]
