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 […]
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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 […]
Thumbs Up for Roger Ebert
Being a lover of movies, I never missed an episode of Siskel and Ebert. I loved their banter and opinions, and even won a few Oscar party games because of their picks for the winners. Along with many others, I felt sad when Siskel died and when Ebert became ill, but the last thing Roger […]
Chill(i) Out! Cookbook Give-Aways for the Week of 10-18-10
The air is crisp and the spirit is ready for chili! What tastes better on a cold evening than the fiery ingredients of a robust bowl of chili? Chili lovers come from all walks of life, but everyone has their own idea of what constitutes the best bowl of chili. With these two cookbooks, you will be […]
Two Surprise Sunday Give-Aways!
I have two special surprise weekend give-aways for you all! Disney cookbook author, Pam Brandon, just yesterday sent me another copy of her fabulous cookbook from the Epcot Food and Wine Festival! In addition, one of my sweet readers, Susan Bickta from Pennsylvania sent me some cookbooks to give away, too! In Susan’s package was a wonderful cookbook from the […]
Check out First Magazine!
If you see the most recent issue of First Magazine with Dr. Oz on the cover, turn to page 17 and guess who you will see? My daughter, Kristina! She was asked to write something about winter squash.
