These Oatmeal Chocolate Chip muffins are great for any time of day. They make a terrific breakfast, can be tucked in a lunch box, or handed out as after school treats. This batch was hardly out of the … [Read more...]
In Living Color
Beautiful, intriguing, startling, frightening, mysterious, and strange are just a few of the many words that might be chosen as descriptors for colorful creatures from nature. Each one has attributes … [Read more...]
A is for Apple . . . B is for Bake
A bowl of red or green apples on a kitchen counter is a still life waiting for an artist. Because the shape and color of apples are both so appealing to the eye, it’s not uncommon for a decorator to … [Read more...]
Alabama Seafood
The Gulf Shores/Orange Beach area is a favorite vacation spot of mine. For more than 30 years my family has gone there to enjoy the sun, the sand, and of course, the seafood. There are a number of … [Read more...]
Errands, Rain and Meat Loaf
Today was one of those gray, rainy days outside. After waiting in line for 45 minutes at one of my business errands, then getting wet as I dashed for my car, I decided this would be a perfect day for … [Read more...]
Pumpkin Muffins
Although the daytime temperatures are still summertime hot, you might want to grab a jacket for early morning or night time. The season is changing and that brings changes in what we cook and bake. … [Read more...]
My Favorite Dough Whisk
I have a new favorite kitchen tool. It's called "the original dough whisk". This is one gadget that belongs in every kitchen. I don't know how I ever got along without it. I received mine as a … [Read more...]
Easy Cherry Coffee Cake
Way back in the '60's my mother would make a dessert something like this cherry coffee cake. Hers wasn't exactly like this, and if I remember correctly she called it a magic cobbler. I'd love to have … [Read more...]
Heavenly Brownies
Today when I set about to make a dessert I found a box of chocolate cake mix in the pantry. I was determined to utilize that lone cake mix and avoid a trip to the grocery store on a busy Saturday. … [Read more...]
Chicken and Rice Casserole
This versatile casserole is great as a family meal, it's delicious to serve to guests, and it makes a popular take-along for a potluck. Whatever the occasion, you'll get compliments on this chicken … [Read more...]
