In an earlier blog, I wrote about a now defunct magazine called Sphere, that I still miss. Here is another one I miss. This is the premiere issue, October, 1999, of Better Homes and Gardens’ Hometown Cooking, presented as “a new magazine chock-full of favorite recipes from the best cooks in America.” It was aimed at […]
The Complete Book of Pastry: Bernard Clayton, Jr.
If you are a regular reader of my blogs, you know my adoration and respect for Bernard Clayton, Jr. Not only for the recipes, but for the man. He has a generous spirit along with a passion for food. If you know him as a cookbook author, you know his “Complete Book of Breads” which Craig […]
Cookbook Give-Away for the Week of 7-26
A Better Homes and Gardens classic from 1967, “So Good with Fruit” is the perfect cookbook for fresh fruits of all seasons. There are so many good recipes for summer fruits, like pies, and ideas for canning and preserving. It’s filled with lovely photos and serving ideas, too. If you would like to enter the random […]
Sunday Recipe: Roasted Tomatoes and Broccoli with Penne
One can never have too many tomato recipes in the summer! This one also uses fresh herbs. I serve this with hot french bread to “mop up” the great sauce. ROASTED TOMATOES AND BROCCOLI WITH PENNE 8 large plum tomatoes- seeded and quartered2 cups broccoli florets2 shallots, finely chopped2 cloves garlic, minced1/4 cup chicken broth1 […]
Saturday Recipe: Salad with Creamy Garlic Dressing, Cherry Tomatoes, and Avocado
I love this salad! It’s great served with grilled meats, pasta, or even just on its own. It’s sort of like a jazzed up Caesar Salad, and will use your summer cherry tomatoes. SALAD WITH CREAMY GARLIC DRESSING, CHERRY TOMATOES, AND AVOCADO 1 large head romaine lettuce2 cloves garlic, minced or pressed1/2 teaspoon salt1 Tablespoon […]
Cooking in the California Wine Country
Food and wine are an inevitable combination. The cultural heritage of wine at the table reaches back through the centuries. I need to learn more about wine. My mother lives near the Napa Valley, so it is always one of the first places I head to when visiting. I bought this cookbook in the early 80’s […]
Cooking with Sun-Dried Tomatoes
I go on a complete tomato kick in the summer. We plant at least 50 tomato plants in our backyard garden. In a few months, my freezer will be stacked high with marinara sauce, pizza sauce, and fresh tomato soup. On a day when the wind chill hits minus fifty degrees in Chicago, I will […]
Year-Round Holiday Entertaining
What first attracted me to this cookbook over twenty-five years ago was that it was for holiday cooking of all kinds, which I love, and the fact that the author lets the cook know in detail how each item can be prepared ahead of time, or how long it could be frozen. My girls were both very young and […]
