When I’m not busy cooking I am an avid reader. One of my favorite genres is travel history and/or food history. My husband got me several books by Michael Krondl, and I especially loved A Taste of Conquest. A brief … Continue reading →
A family Christmas tradition has always been to bake and decorate dozens of cookies to distribute to friends before the holiday season arrives. The decorating fails, broken cookies and extra ones grace our family table Christmas Eve and get nibbled … Continue reading →
November 1st is a bit early to start thinking of the holiday season, but I find I get so busy that the next two months just fly by. So I want to pull recipes and buy supplies now, so when … Continue reading →
Corn is one of the awesome things about summer. I could do without the heat and humidity. Picnics are nice, but I don’t limit them to summer. Corn and tomatoes are really only worthwhile in summer though. For corn, I … Continue reading →
Yesterday I had oral surgery. Planning for this led to me first discovering the phrase “mechanical soft” in regards to the types of foods to eat post surgery. I have cooked for folks with mouth issues, either due to diseases … Continue reading →
