Be Somebody Who Makes Everyone feel like Somebody The First to Apologize Is the Bravest The First to Forgive Is the Strongest The First… Continue reading
Recipes 12.23RECIPESCoconut DaintiesThese are light and crispyThey just melt in your mouth2 eggs whites3 cups corn flakes1 cup sugar1 cup coconut1/2 teaspoon lemon or vanilla… Continue reading
Salad: The least loved side of holiday dinners. But it doesn’t have to be.The problem with most of the salads served at holiday meals is… Continue reading
Tiny fish, tart plums and coconut syrup. Ready for a taste of 2016?Since we’re all a little tired of hearing about bacon, Brussels sprouts and… Continue reading
Servings: 61 envelope (¼-ounce) unflavored gelatin2 cups heavy cream¾ cup commercially prepared eggnog (do not use low-fat)½ cup sweetened condensed milk (not evaporated milk)1 teaspoon… Continue reading
Servings: 81 envelope (¼ -ounce) unflavored gelatin1½ cups half-and-half1 cup heavy cream1 cup canned 100 percent pure pumpkin, like Libby’s (do not use pumpkin pie… Continue reading
If you still need a dessert for Christmas dinner, one that is luxurious – yet comforting – Panna Cotta is worthy of your attention. Despite… Continue reading
Our Mother, Loretta E. McClure1915 to 1999On a Farm in Northern Colorado Our Mother was the best cookie maker ever! She always had cookies somewhere… Continue reading
Yield: 9 to 12 tortoni, depending on the size of cups3 large eggs, separated (for safety, use pasteurized eggs)½ cup granulated sugar1 cup heavy cream,… Continue reading
1937 Colorado 1967-2015 Alaska When we were growing up on the farm in Colorado, I can only remember just once Dad loaded my brother Sonny… 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
Yield: 26 cookies, depending on size of cookie mold1 cup King Arthur unbleached all-purpose flour (dip and sweep measuring cup into flour, then level with… Continue reading
Serves: 6 to 8 4 pounds beef short ribs, trimmed of excess fatSalt and pepper1 cup diced celery1 cup diced carrots1 cup diced onions2 cloves… Continue reading
Who says a holiday roast has to be red meat or poultry? Take a page from my French husband’s family’s book of traditions and serve… Continue reading
1990 to 2015 We built our house in the rain, mud, and some sunshine in 1990, after living in the cabin for 5 years.… Continue reading
RECIPESCHICKEN CORN CHOWDERI do not know if I saw this somewhere in a magazine or in my hundreds and hundreds of cookbooks or if I… Continue reading
Serves: 6 to 81½ pounds little “snack” carrots 3 tablespoons butter1/4 cup sugar ¼ teaspoon (a pinch) granulated garlic1 cup Craisins or dried cranberries Cook… Continue reading
Servings: 4 to 65 large Russet potatoes, peeled and grated1 medium onion1 large egg, beaten2 heaping tablespoons flour, plus more as needed 1 teaspoon salt¼… Continue reading
Servings: 2, with leftoversSlow cooker: 3 quartSetting and cook time: LOW for 8 to 9 hours1½ pounds boneless chuck roast, trimmed of as much fat… Continue reading
Ending on the evening of December 14, Hanukkah is already underway. After that, comes Christmas, followed by the seven days of Kwanzaa, from December 26… Continue reading
