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 […]
Glazed Summer Fruit Pies
Choose your favorite fruits of the summer and create a variety of pies. They are all beautifully glazed and will make summer entertaining a breeze. Glazed Fresh Fruit Pies For each pie of choice: 6 cups fresh fruits (sliced peaches, nectarines, or Bartlett pears; or whole strawberries, raspberries, blueberries, or grapes)1 cup sugar3 Tablespoons cornstarch1/2 cup […]
Have a Side of Antioxidants!
By now, everyone knows from Dr. Oz and countless magazine articles, that berries are good for us. So good for us, in fact, that berries have been proven to be capable of preventing multiple diseases, including cancer, cardiovascular disease, and neurological disorders. The preventative effects of berries are due to their role as antioxidants. I am […]
