“Dessert” is not French for “butter, sugar, and cream,” but as far as most people are concerned, it could be. For centuries, the word itself… Continue reading
The produce aisle is a healthy budget cook’s best place to start a supermarket shopping trip. By loading up the cart with bulky, nutrient-filled produce,… Continue reading
Passover comes in the spring, but there is often still a chill in the evening air as families and friends gather in their homes for… Continue reading
North Nikiski March 27 The recent display of the Northern Lights right over the top of our little house in North Nikiski, reminds me of… Continue reading
Rick’s Ranch North Nikiski, 1986-2017 Bob wears several hats. Bob the Builder. Bob’s Bonfires. Bob the Butcher-man. There is Bob’s Cave. Bob’s Cave-Cat. Bob’s Car.… Continue reading
Rick’s Ranch, North Nikiski Late 1980s Bob is known for his bonfires for the past 30 years. We have had a bonfire of some sort… Continue reading
Have you been on the receiving end of a heart-shaped box? Maybe it was filled with jewelry, but if you’re lucky, it was filled with… Continue reading
1 (9.6) ounce package Jimmy Dean fully-cooked hearty sausage crumbles* 1¼ cups biscuit mix (like Bisquick) ½ stick butter or margarine, melted 2 tablespoons boiling… Continue reading
This old-fashioned cherry cupcake is just the thing for Valentine’s Day. I’ve updated a cake that my mother used to make for my sisters and… Continue reading
Nikiski, Alaska 1986 to 1990 Building Christmas memories Christmas Eve 2016 Memory Number One: We once lived in a small log cabin with one… Continue reading
For the holidays over the past few years, my friend, Lainey Smith, of Bluffton, has baked me a cheese pie made from a special passed-down… Continue reading
For enthusiasts of one pot cooking (and who isn’t during the busy holiday season), Cook’s Country “One-Pan Wonders: Fuss Free Meals for Your Sheet Pan,… Continue reading
Equipment8 quart covered stainless steel saucepot with heavy bottomThermometer (one that goes from 0 to 220 degrees)Large strainer or colander for draining curdsCheesecloth, or linen… Continue reading
Do not use nonfat ricotta or fat-free mozzarella here. You will need a 12-inch ovensafe nonstick skillet for this recipe.” – America’s Test Kitchen. Photo… Continue reading
Servings: 6 6 slices bacon8 ounces (2 cups) mozzarella cheese, shredded 1 ounce (½ cup) Parmesan cheese, grated4 ounces (½ cup) small-curd cottage ¼ teaspoon… Continue reading
After the holidays, our appetites can go in a couple of different directions. On the one hand, after a steady diet of stuffed birds and… Continue reading
The spices of the season include cinnamon, cloves, nutmeg and ginger. They are fragrant and exotic and anything made with them smells of Christmas. You… Continue reading
Year, 1985 to 2016 Christmas trees and Doggie Treats. For the past few weeks I have been writing about Christmas trees from the time… Continue reading
From the Colorado farm to the Alaskan way of life We have had various types of Christmas trees through the years. Colorado trees are full… Continue reading
There’s a remedy for folks who find shopping for Christmas gifts stressful, especially at this late date. Even if you like hunting for holiday presents,… Continue reading
