My garden certainly took to zucchini this year. Some years I barely get enough, and other times I am giving it away by the bagful. If you find yourself with an overload of zucchini, try these easy bars with a cinnamon frosting. Zucchini-Coconut Bars with Cinnamon Frosting 3/4 cup butter, softened1/2 cup packed light brown […]
Delectable Cheese Bites
If you are looking for an easy appetizer to take along to a party this holiday weekend, try this easy make-ahead recipe for marinated cheese bites. Pecorino Piccante (Spiced Pecorino Cheese) 7 teaspoons fennel seeds2 teaspoons whole peppercorns3/4 pound Pecorino Sienese cheese (or Toscano, young provolone, or ricotta salata)6 Tablespoons extra virgin olive oil 1. Place […]
See You in September!
My jet lag from criss-crossing the country in August has left me super tired! How did it get to be September already?! I think for the next few days, I will just be posting some good recipes and give myself some time to catch my breath and gather my thoughts. I found some great cookbooks along the […]
Wednesday Winner: (Grand National) Bake-Off # 16: Peacheesy Pie
The 16th Bake-Off book was the first one that did not feature the winning recipe on the cover. On the cover you see the “Fudge Ribbon Cake” which was the Senior Third prize winner of $1,500. The Grand Prize winner was 17-year-old Janis Boykin of Melbourne, Florida who won $25,000 for her “Peacheesy Pie.” What […]
Cookbooks, Books, and Bookstores
Our local Borders bookstore is closed and it makes me sad. The cause of death, many experts say, is the internet. Paper and ink have been taken over by Kindles and iPads. Sort of like the equivalent of 45’s in a juke box taken over by CD’s. Yes, the world moves on and progresses, but […]
The Kitchens of the Queen Mary
My friend Cathy sent me this link. It’s so good that I wanted to share it as my blog today. It’s from cookbook writer and author David Lebovitz. You will love his blog! Great photos and recipes. This blog is all about the kitchens of the ship Queen Mary 2. Read it and enjoy! http://www.davidlebovitz.com/2011/07/inside-the-kitchen-of-the-queen-mary-2/
Reminder for Box of Cookbooks Drawing!
Don’t forget to enter the drawing for the box of cookbooks! Check out what you can win: http://su.pr/3CBrKn
Corn is Popping Up All Over!
The corn harvest is fresh, sweet, and plentiful – so now is the time to celebrate nature’s bounty. You will find it everywhere, from roadside stands, Farmer’s Market’s, grocery stores, or maybe even your own backyard garden. Being from Illinois, of course I love corn. I grew up with it and still crave it. Corn […]
