Roasted chickpeas can be a surprisingly meaty snack. They also can be a delicious addition to grain and fresh salads, adding a savory, crunchy component… Continue reading
While I truly love “Fried Green Tomatoes,” starring Jessica Tandy, Kathy Bates, Mary Stuart Masterson and Mary-Louise Parker, I never visited Juliette, Georgia, where the… Continue reading
Laird Hot Springs, 10-hour drives and Hell’s Gate Sept. 10, 2000 We gassed up at Swift River at 1:30 and started seeing wildlife, bears,… Continue reading
On the surface, ramps are a lovely harbinger of spring, wild leeks that are unable to be cultivated, hence part of their mystique (think truffles).They… Continue reading
From the beginning of May, when many will be celebrating Cinco de Mayo (Spanish for May 5) and Mother’s Day, through Memorial Day at the… Continue reading
The long line of cars pulled in before we did! As we parked, we observed a coffin in the back of the lead pickup. So… Continue reading
1 cup vegetable oil½ cup lemon juice6 tablespoons white wine vinegar¼ cup granulated sugar1 tablespoon strawberry preserves2 teaspoon salt1 teaspoon dry mustardCombine all ingredients in… Continue reading
Servings: 63 large eggs1 cup milk1 cup heavy whipping creamFreshly grated nutmegSaltAbout 5½ tablespoons butter, softened1 loaf (about 14 slices) white bread, sliced ½ inch… Continue reading
Yield: about 1 quart2 (10-ounce) packages frozen raspberries2/3 cup sugar2 tablespoons light corn syrup2 cups milk*2 tablespoons lemon juiceThaw, purée and strain raspberries. In a… Continue reading
The website for the 142nd Kentucky Derby, at www.kentuckyderby.com, is a very exciting place. There you will find information about every aspect of the longest… Continue reading
Like the 40s and 50s ! Co-author Dolores Wik Recipes from sister Elaine Oster Remember in the olden days of our youth? The department stores… Continue reading
North Kenai, now Nikiski, Alaska July 1967 I arrived in Alaska in 1967 with three little kids and three suit cases and a $100 in… Continue reading
On the heels of last week’s exceptional recipe for carrot cake, I hope you’ll forgive me for toying with your sweet tooth once again. In… Continue reading
Yield: 1 (3-layer) 9-inch cake2¼ cups full fat buttermilk, room temperature1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract3 large eggs1½ cups (3 sticks) salted butter, softened 3 large… Continue reading
Yield: Enough icing to fill, frost and decorate 1 (9-inch) 3-layer cake¼ cup, plus 2 tablespoons water¾ cup, plus 4½ teaspoons granulated sugar (172 grams)2… Continue reading
BROCCOLI-SALMON DINNER’This is so easy and so quick! Plan ahead and have broccoli and salmon on hand. OR go out to the garden and cut… Continue reading
Colorado Springs, Colorado I am the oldest of five. My brother John, is my little brother, by one year younger. My little, little brother,… Continue reading
In the 1960’s, small squares of carrot cake, served in little round dishes, was a standard dessert option in cafeterias across the country. Along with… Continue reading
RECIPESFrom Sandy McClure’s Recipe BoxPage 256 of Grannie Annie’s cookin’ At The Homestead.SANDY’S GREEN CHILISometimes I just HAVE to fix this - it is so… Continue reading
