When I see beautiful loaves of rustic bread lined up on the shelf in a fancy bakery, it always makes my mouth water. I can just taste the crispy crust that crunches when I bite it. Oh, and that chewy middle that’s born to dunk in soup, slather with butter, […]
Tonight I gussied up an old favorite recipe for an Oriental cabbage slaw. It’s been a favorite for years. So what’s been the knock on this tasty salad? The flavor is amazing but quite honestly, it always looks kinda bland and boring. The pale brownish-green color reminds me of socks […]
Chicken noodle soup is, without a doubt, the most classic comfort food ever invented. It tastes like love. And, I’m certain we’re all in need of a little comforting these days. Here in Nebraska, it was over 80 degrees two weeks ago and this evening, tiny, icy snowflakes are dancing […]
Scooter pies were a big deal when my girls were in grade school. Back then, they were always chocolate with a creamy, marshmallowy filling. We used to put them in sandwich bags one at a time. They were a favorite treat to take to 4-H or Brownie meetings. We are […]
Potatoes and sausage are a cozy combination. As the days grow shorter and the evenings get chillier, our eating patterns begin to change. Soups and casseroles are traditional cool-weather dishes. This combo is quick to put together and nothing needs to be defrosted! That makes it an easy weeknight option […]
Orange You Excited It’s October And Pumpkin Cake Time It’s pumpkin cake time! And I’m excited! I have a ridiculous fondness for pumpkins in every shape, size, and color. To be honest, it borders on is an obsession. (What’s more, I find puns irresistible!) I love baby boo pumpkins, warty […]
Sourdough bread is nearly addictive. It has a unique crisp crust and a chewy interior. It makes amazing toast or grilled sandwiches. Not all restaurants offer sourdough bread as an option but when they do, consider yourself lucky. Always choose sourdough! Here’s The Scoop On The Fascinating History Of Sourdough […]
Hot German Potato Salad. It’s so good! I really should make it more often. My German-to-the-core husband has a motto, “I’ve never met a potato I didn’t like.” And, this is one he really likes! This salad/side dish is simply delicious, full of crispy bacon and sweet caramelized onion. It […]
To be honest, I had never made beef short ribs in my fifty years of cooking. In fact, I’d never even thought about beef short ribs. Not once. My loss. My brother (and fellow foodie) Stan recently retired from a long career in the airlines. Looking back, he wistfully recalled […]
I hope you try this sweet corn salad recipe! Sweet corn is a wonderful gift of summer. The season is fleeting and we enjoy it to the limit. While it’s abundant we eat it nearly every night. Most of the time we eat it plain. As for me, I don’t […]