This slow-cooker soup recipe is one that my daughter Angela makes for her family. I'm visiting at her house this week, so she left the recipe for me to put together while she was at work. She's a much … [Read more...]
Butter!
I have always been under the impression that making butter is a difficult process. I was so wrong. My grandson Charlie learned to make butter at school last week. He knew I would be visiting at his … [Read more...]
Honey Tea Bread
This is a recipe for a wonderful tea bread that I found in my Bob's Red Mill Baking Book, and it is full of healthy ingredients and good taste. It has a nutty flavor from wheat germ, a richness from … [Read more...]
Banana Coconut Pecan Muffins
This is one of the best breakfast muffin recipes I have come across in a while. These muffins are made with healthy ingredients, and the taste is wonderful! I know not everyone is a banana fan, but I … [Read more...]
Playing With My Food
During the past week I have been away from home and learning some new things about cooking. First of all, my sister gave me a lesson at her house on decorating sugar cookies with royal icing. There … [Read more...]
Learning to Decorate Sugar Cookies with Royal Icing
I've been in awe for some time of the ability of the decorators who create the beautiful cookies with royal icing. Blogger Bridget Edwards of Bake at 350 is one of those awesome cookie … [Read more...]
A “Girly” Fleece Scarf
I suppose you could call me cold-blooded when it comes to my reaction to winter weather. I always long for sunshine and springtime throughout the cold winter season. One thing that helps me cope with … [Read more...]
Quick and Easy Brioche
Brioche is a yeast bread, but this rich butter and egg loaf is so light you'll almost think you're eating cake. This brioche recipe is a quick version to make with little fuss. One plus is that it … [Read more...]
A January Wreath
When it's time to take the Christmas wreath off the front door I always feel a bit let down, and I can't help but imagine the poor door shivering naked in the cold winter air.I know the stores … [Read more...]
Will Life Hand Me Lemons in 2013?
In the past, I had always assumed when life handed someone lemons, as in the cliche, it must be a negative thing, but gardening has changed my view of life and lemons. I'm actually hoping, very much, … [Read more...]
