On this Veteran’s Day, I would like to pay tribute to all of our Veteran’s, but today, a special tribute to our family friend Bill Madole who served honorably in World War II. Bill has been a family friend for decades, watching our girls grow up, and is the kindest, sweetest man anyone could ever know. He […]
The Quintessential American Feast
There is no shortage of ideas for Thanksgiving dinner. It is the feast near and dear to us all where families and friends assemble to enjoy each other, with maybe a parade or football game thrown into the mix. Growing up, Thanksgiving at our home was always filled with lots of people and the great […]
Oven Cookery from a Master Chef
Ladies and Gentlemen, start your ovens. John Clancy, master chef, master baker, superb teacher, and former protege of James Beard, wants you to make your ordinary oven the most versatile “gadget” you own. The recipes span every food category and cover methods of baking, braising, poaching, and roasting in your oven. What better way to warm up the […]
Are you a Stuffing or a Dressing?
Most people in the South call it “dressing,” while we Northerners call it “stuffing.” Some will say if it is cooked inside of the turkey it is stuffing, outside the bird in a dish, it is dressing. Whatever you call or however you cook it, it’s all good! To many people, the stuffing/dressing is one of […]
Let Me Entertain You…. with these Great Entertaining Books to Give Away
The season is upon us for dinner parties, family gatherings, office parties, Christmas parties, New Year’s parties, and parties just to have parties. I think Sunset cookbooks are the greatest and all three of these amazing books are from the 60’s and 70’s, but never go out of style! There is every kind of party […]
Sunday Recipe for 11-7-10
I have been making this recipe for years. It’s the easiest pot roast in the world! Just throw it in the oven and forget about it. FORGOTTEN POT ROAST 1 package dry onion soup mix4 pound round bone pot roast, cut at least 2-inches thick6 medium potatoes, peeled and quartered1 small bunch carrots, peeled and […]
Saturday Recipe for 11-6-10
My friend Roxanne gave me this wonderful recipe years ago. It’s the perfect dessert for the cold months ahead with its array of spices and delectable cinnamon frosting. It makes the kitchen smell like the holidays! ROXANNE’S OLD-FASHIONED SPICE CAKE WITH CINNAMON FROSTING Cake:2-1/2 cups sifted cake flour2 teaspoons baking powder1/2 teaspoon baking soda1/2 teaspoon salt1 […]
Need Some Help with Thanksgiving?
You will never have to worry about this holiday meal again! Author Rick Rodgers is the Thanksgiving guru and he is here to help you every step of the way. For many years, Rick traveled across the country teaching a cooking class called “Thanksgiving 101,” with his favorite recipes, make-ahead tips, organizational secrets, and insights […]
