It wasn’t so terribly long ago that true balsamic vinegar, or aceto balsamico tradizionale as it is called in Italian, was an artisanal product relatively unknown outside of Italy, even though it has been made in the small towns of Modena and Reggio for nearly a thousand years. It was never sold for commercial use, but […]
Cooking (and other ideas) with Pumpkins
It’s that time of year! The minute October starts, my mind turns to everything fall-related, including pumpkins. Of course that’s not hard to do since I happen to live in the state that produces 80% of the world’s canned pumpkin. I already have a big pumpkin decorating the front porch, and made fresh pumpkin puree over the […]
A Blast From the Past Giveaway for This Week!
This cookbook is a real jewel. I first wrote about the fabulous Dinah Shore and her cookbook on one of my early blogs from last year. You can read about it here. Dinah had a fascinating life and career – and the woman could cook! I have never seen this book again anywhere, so you […]
How about a Sunday Ham for a Crowd?
You will love the aroma of this ham baking! It’s sweet, full of herbs and spices, and basted in beer. Cajun Beer-Basted Smoked Ham 1 smoked ham (about 10-12 pounds)5 Bay leaves1 teaspoon dried thyme leaves1 cinnamon stick (about 3 inches)1 large onion studded with 3 clovesWhole cloves1/2 cup packed light brown sugar1/4 cup dry mustard1/4 […]
Oktoberfest Recipe
Next time you open a cold can of beer, how about making something with it instead of drinking it? Try these great beer croutons to use as a snack food or to serve on beer-cheese soup! BEER CROUTONS 1 loaf day-old bread12 ounce can cold beer1/2 to 3/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese Remove and discard […]
Cooking With Our Daughters
Claudine Pepin must enjoy cooking with her dad, the iconic chef Jacques Pepin, because she did a second series with him on the television show, “Jacques Pepin’s Kitchen.” And why not? If I had a famous French chef dad, I probably would never have left the kitchen! I enjoyed watching this program back in the late […]
Welcome My Guest Blogger for Rosh Hashanah Today!
I asked my fellow blogger, Mary (yentamary) from Foodfloozie to be my guest blogger and tell us about Rosh Hashanah. Take it away, Mary- and thank you! The Jewish new year, Rosh Hashanah (literally translated as “the head of the year”), began at sundown last night. It is a time for celebration, of course, with […]
Wednesday Winner: Bake-Off # 20: Magic Marshmallow Crescent Puffs
Yes, there were some changes in Bake-Off # 20! It was the first time a category winner of $10,000 was awarded the extra $15,000, instead of just picking one $25,000 winner. The three divisions had three winners, one each from flour, mixes, and fresh dough. It was the first Bake-Off where wine, beer, and spirits were allowed to be used […]
