When I was a kid, my mom would bake cupcakes in ice cream cones as a special treat. That was back when cupcake pans didn’t come in all sorts of amazing shapes and having a cupcake in an ice cream cone was a novelty. It was also back when bringing homemade treats to school was… Read More
You’re proudly bringing your magnificent turkey to the table. It’s a precarious balancing act, but it looks like you’ll make it. Guests are craning their necks to watch. Suddenly, behind you, you hear crash, splat, tinkle from the kitchen. A chorus of kitchen helpers call out, “Dearie, we need some paper toweling. Where’s the broom?… Read More
I will warn you right off…this is not about expensive food treats. No, this tiny story is about my life one summer when my family lived in a sandy little beach house, where the curtains around the neighborhood blew away from the open windows in the twilight and allowed the ocean to creep in. This… Read More
A friend of mine had me buy a package of those peppermint Hershey Kisses the other day while we were shopping and I must admit I ate half the bag (or more!). I decided to go on a peppermint candy making expedition! I made a few batches before I got what I think is very… Read More
The more you eat, the more you… Shoot. I can’t remember the rest. The kids loooooove refried beans. I am terribly grateful they do, despite the large number of toot jokes two small boys and two large boys can come up with. Not that I can’t hold my own, because I can and I will…. Read More
Look what my cousin brought me! A pasta maker, a pasta drying rack, and a ravioli maker–all new–and all for a total of $25 from the local thrift store. I am so excited! The pasta maker is new in the box, never opened. It looks shiny and slightly mysterious. I have no idea how to… Read More
any MSG free recipes and substitutes for bouillon used to make my own, as the homemade recipes all contain flavored granules or bouillon which contain MSG
My MIL made the only thing I actually liked using the old fashioned citron fruit mix – a very soft cookie. Not a bar, just a regular cookie. Not particularly spicy, and more sponge cake like than a normal cookie. For some reason, the citron tasted good in this particular cookie. Other than in this... Read More
When I was a kid, my aunt used to can crab apples that I loved. Never thought to ask her for the recipe when she was alive, but a friend has a crab apple tree so loaded with crab apples, that some of the branches are touching the ground. When she told me that I... Read More
I tried to open my document for Cappuccino Marshmallows. I made them last year for a Xmas. Eve Party and several guests asked me for the recipe. They were fab. ... Bonny on Marshmallows
I have that exact same pasta maker! It's marvelous! I love that you can adjust the thickness by turning a couple of knobs. Enjoy! fowlplayfun on My New Italian Kitchen
Faith, what a lovely tribute to your Dad! I decided to read your post because of the title, and the immediate recollection of my own Dad's 'favorite Thanksgiving Sandwich', which, ... fieldfare on My Dad's Thanksgiving Sandwich
On so many levels, I consider this to be an absolutely wonderful post, and one that is so certain to influence my own Work, I know I will be mentioning ... fieldfare on Quick, Easy Lunch for Company
I wrote the following in a note to Suzanne about this reference to the old, out-of-print book, when I was having difficulty signing up for this site, earlier today. Since ... fieldfare on Cheesemaking Without Benefit of Mail Order
I had no idea that BBQ Rub was local. Not sure how old this thread is, but I just bought some of those pork steaks from the IGA here in ... DaftHarlot on BBQ Rub
I have made this recipe quite a few times. I use whatever wine I have and it is good with any of it. I have even used dried mushrooms chopped ... femforrest on Dede's Golden Mushroom Soup
Hi from a Welsh lass living in Bulgaria. I've been canning for years but I seem to be having a problem with this one. I'm probably being extremely stupid! You ... jobo123 on Canned Coleslaw?!
I have a question. The instructions say to bring to a boil. Do I need to add any water to the pot or just use what liquid there is from ... Cheryle on Condensed Tomato Soup for Canning
And for some reason I didn't see the responses above which give ideas. Thanks for those!! Cassie on Recipes Using Kefir