There are certain activities that anyone in any particular town, city, state or region is expected to have participated in. Wouldn’t you be surprised by someone living in Hawaii who had never been to the beach? Or shocked by a resident of Paris who had never even seen the Eiffel Tower? Well, I have one of those surprising confessions. I have never been to an SEC football … [Read more...] about Glazed Kielbasa
Meyer Lemon Curd
For awhile there, Meyer lemons ranked as one of those items that featured in all the food magazines and cookbooks, but not on the shelves of stores outside major cities. So when the slightly orange-tinted lemons started popping up here a few years ago, I bought them like crazy, often without really knowing what to do. I’m still guilty of that impulse buying, out of some … [Read more...] about Meyer Lemon Curd
Apple Pie Bars
Once upon a time there was a beautiful apple tree. When I was maybe 10, my dad took me to the plant nursery and let me choose whatever kind of tree I wanted to plant in the backyard, to replace one that had died. My family had just enjoyed some magnificent apples, bright red with little red capillary-like veins running through the creamy white flesh. At the market, they were … [Read more...] about Apple Pie Bars
Better Than a Flu Shot Chicken Soup
Well, it seems that flu season has well and truly descended. Everyday I hear of yet another friend picking up kids early from school, then the rest of the house comes down with the yuck. And I watch the news. I am considering buying stock in the hand-sanitizer companies. So with that in mind, what better action to take than to cook up your own batch of cure-all. Really, … [Read more...] about Better Than a Flu Shot Chicken Soup
Super-Quick Smoky Cheddar Loaf
Enjoying a warm loaf of freshly baked bread right out of the oven is truly one of life’s sweet pleasures. But if time and patience are short, try this quickie. You will truly impress your family and friends, or just treat yourself, when you mix up this quick, cheesy loaf of fresh bread for dinner. If you’d like, substitute your favorite flavor for the paprika, including … [Read more...] about Super-Quick Smoky Cheddar Loaf
