I was baffled this year as half of what I made for the holidays did not turn out as I had expected.My gingerbread houses – just didn’t feel it.Madeline’s – some burned.Divinity – not as fluffy as should be, but good.Peanut Butter Fudge – It didn’t want to set. I was making it when I… Continue reading To Err is Human

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For the past week, I have been working on getting a virus off of my computer…malware…don’t ever get it! To do it yourself takes time and hours on hold with tech-support. Almost there!! Will be back blogging in a day or two!!!

23 Years, yesterday!! I am proud of my Son, the captain. I know he loves my cooking which is the greatest compliment a mother could get. Many Happy Returns!!!!

Life should be rewarding, on a daily basis, or preferably several times a day. It is our rightful heritage to enjoy our meals, enjoy our daily rituals and feel the feeling of being rewarded and feel special. If something or someone does not make you feel special, it needs to be removed and replaced by… Continue reading The Pleasure Is Not A Sin

This is what I’m working with today…A snoring little dog and a prima donna cat. It’s been a gloomy day, which means a great day for baking. I’m about to put a chocolate orange loaf cake in the oven…will let ‘ya know how it turns out. 🙂

First of all the calories are twice as much as the same item prepared at home. The fat content is always so much more. A super-sized meal that says the fried items contain no cholesterol are loaded with fat that can be converted to cholesterol in the blood. Sugar, even in entrée items, especially Chinese… Continue reading Say No to Fast Food

The past couple of days have been great, I’ve gone camping overnight and gone to a barbecue. The weather is perfect, not too hot for me as I am not a heat lover. Everything we brought camping was homemade and wonderful: marinated venison steaks, corn on the cob, grilled zucchini, salad. It was funny at… Continue reading A Little Slip

In summer I eat salads every day. One of my favorite meals is a big green salad with a vinagrette, with some cold roasted chicken or sliced ham. Maybe some sliced tomatoes, bread and butter. Everything goes on one plate and voila! that’s dinner. For the meat I usually have some chutney or a favorite sauce is… Continue reading Summer Supper

Is anybody getting what I am talking about here…To love the ingredients as much as the dish they produce.To put thought into the food we buy, we prepare and we eat.The time we put into preparing food is in a sense showing respect for ourself and the food. It is important to buy ingredients and not… Continue reading The Art of Preparation

I really like these, they are kind of addictive and so friggin good for you it’s ridiculous.You can use canned beans, rinse and dry them with paper towels. Heat the oven to 350 degrees. Toss the beans in some olive oil and spread onto a baking sheet. I like to do the baking part first and… Continue reading Roasted Garbanzo Beans

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