Did you get your fill of chocolate Easter bunnies and Cadbury eggs? Since Americans consume over 12 pounds per year per person, my guess is yes. If you are from Brazil where the consumption is only 2.25 pounds per year per person, then maybe not. Most of chocolate, 66%, is eaten between meals, and 22% […]
Happy Easter!
There isn’t a week that goes by that I don’t eat eggs in some form. They are versatile, beautiful, and one of Mother Nature’s most perfect foods. Eggs supply a wealth of vitamins, minerals, and protein. They are also fun to dye and decorate for Easter. How I miss the days when my girls were […]
Mario in the Family Kitchen
Mario Batali is a family man. He may have a culinary empire with his James Beard Award-winning books, fifteen restaurants, and the fabulous Eataly in New York City, but family is tops on his list. On his daytime cooking and talk show, “The Chew,” his face will light up when speaking of how his sons […]
Magic Marshmallow Crescent "Peeps"
“Magic Marshmallow Crescent Puffs” won the 20th Bake-Off contest in 1969. Here is a new way to make the recipe for Easter! Follow the link to my daughter Kristina’s blog to see her cute idea, going from “puffs” to “peeps”! http://www.betterrecipes.com/blogs/daily-dish/2012/04/03/magic-marshmallow-crescent-peeps/
Bake-Off Withdrawal! Help!
Even though the 45th Bake-Off is now over, and after writing my Bake-Off blogs for the last year, I am still in a Pillsbury mindset. What am I going to do now without my Bake-Off Wednesdays to write about? It was my favorite day of the week and I will miss it. If you are […]
Pillsbury Bake-Off #45: Pumpkin Ravioli with Salted Caramel Whipped Cream
It’s the 45th Pillsbury Bake-Off with a million dollar winner and Martha Stewart as host. What could be more fun – except add Orlando to the mix and you have the makings of a magical contest!
Behind the Scenes Before the Bake-Off
Before the Bake-Off contestants of the 45th competition arrived in Orlando, the media came a day ahead to get settled in for the contest. My daughter Kristina and I were beyond thrilled to be a part of this team. I left on Saturday afternoon, went easily through a short security line, and found myself seated […]
I Have So Much to Tell You….
Hi Bake-Off fans! I just got home from Orlando and can’t wait to tell you so many stories. However, all the Bake-Off fun has me running on nothing but adrenalin! I will have big long posts coming up soon after I download hundreds of photos, write some blogs, and get some much needed sleep. Stay tuned. It’s […]
