I grew up with a cherry tree in the backyard and have always loved cherries prepared many ways. My husband came home with a huge bag of beautiful cherries this week and I thought something a little different from a cherry pie or cobbler might be nice. CHERRY NUT BREAD WITH CREAM CHEESE FILLING 1 package (3 […]
A Dad, a Pair of Tongs, and Heat
Many Dads love to grill. On Father’s Day, they either want to be treated to someone else grilling for them, or insist on doing it themselves. Either way, grilling and Father’s Day just seem to go together. I don’t know what it is about the grill, but it’s the best way my husband cooks, too. He […]
A Barrel of Fun
There’s nothing quite like beer – such as the earthy tang of the hops as the brew goes down, or the refreshing, subtle aftertaste. A cold glass of amber topped with a creamy ivory crown is something rich and rare. Or so I’ve heard… I don’t like beer except to cook with it. When I saw this book […]
Wednesday Winner: (Grand National) Bake-Off # 5: "My Inspiration" Cake
There are layers and layers of goodness in this Bake-Off winning cake from the 5th Grand National Contest held in 1953 at the Waldorf Astoria Hotel in New York City. The $25,000 winner, Mrs. Bernard (Lois) Kanago, of Webster, South Dakota looked like she was about to faint when her name was called as the […]
Shore Food at its Best
I have never been to the Jersey Shore, but after reading this cookbook, it will be a destination I will look forward to in the near future just to find a Summer Shack restaurant. Author and chef Jasper White grew up on the Jersey Shore on a diet of steamers, blue crabs, sausage sandwiches, and boardwalk hot […]
Twenty Fabulous Culinary Events
These are no ordinary parties, which means this is no ordinary cookbook. You’ve got that right. The dust jacket explains that Judith Olney brings wit, whimsy, a flair for the dramatic, an appetite for the offbeat, and the unexpected. You will be the talk of the town if you indulge in Judith’s “entertainments,” as that […]
Cookbook Giveaways for the Week of 6-13-11: Cocktails!
Summer is for entertaining, and many people enjoy cocktails at their parties and celebrations. The first two books have hundreds of ideas for beautiful cocktails. The Art of the Cocktail has photos that look frame-worthy. The Ultimate Book of Cocktails has over 600 recipes – that’s a lot of parties! But not everyone enjoys alcoholic […]
Parsley – It’s Not Just for Garnish!
To some, parsley is just something that garnishes fish – but it’s so much more. It is rich in vitamins A and C, calcium and iron. Cooks love it for its bright color and fresh flavor it adds to salads, soups, fish, poultry, meat, eggs, sauces, and vegetables. Parsley has the generous capacity to lend its […]
