A Mouthful of Autumn Flavor Along with the cooler weather and leaves changing colors come new appetites for fall flavors. Autumn is the best time to get back into baking. So why not start with this delicious cinnamon swirl raisin bread? This yeast bread recipe is a homemade version of the old favorite Sunmaid raisin… Continue Reading
Cinnamon Rolls are the Ultimate Comfort Food! When I think about comfort foods, I think about foods like warm bread, macaroni and cheese, and of course, cinnamon rolls. What is so great about making your own homemade cinnamon rolls anyway? It is the aroma of cinnamon wafting through the air. That smell that brings us… Continue Reading
If you are lucky, you will someday visit a place that touches your heart in such a way that it can only be described as “home”. This is exactly how I felt when I recently visited Ireland. In July 2017, my cousin, who I didn’t know existed, made contact with my mom on Ancestry.com. A… Continue Reading
Cooking on the Barbeque? You better keep a close eye on those steaks, you wouldn’t want to overcook them, right? Whether you are cooking a roast in your oven, or a steak on the barbeque, the iGrill2 by Weber makes cooking meat a breeze. Cook your roast or steak and entertain at the same time… Continue Reading
If you love salmon and flaky puff pastry, you are going to love this recipe! This flaky salmon pie recipe is made with just a few simple ingredients, it’s fancy enough to make for a dinner party, and best of all, has amazing flavor. The Fish When it comes to seafood, Atlantic salmon is one… Continue Reading
Why not get your morning off to a great start with this Florentine inspired breakfast? If you love spinach and feta together, you will love this delicious Florentine Scramble. Why I love this recipe: The Florentine Scramble recipe is great when entertaining guests for the weekend , serve it up with breakfast sausage or bacon… Continue Reading
The bright and sunny taste of lemon poppy seed cupcakes is the perfect morning eye opener! Your right, they look like muffins, but the texture and taste is more like a little cake, so cupcakes they are! Now that doesn’t mean you can’t eat them for breakfast, on the contrary, these can compliment any brunch… Continue Reading
When most people think of Cape Cod, they think of quaint little villages by the sea with streets lined with Artisan shops filled with every souvenir imaginable. But when I think of Cape Cod, I think about my family and lobster rolls. Every summer as a child and into adulthood, my family packs up and… Continue Reading
When you cook frequently, you try to incorporate techniques and tools that make your job easier. I am talking specifically about gadgets. I love using gadgets when I cook. Well, let me rephrase that, ” I love using gadgets that work”. I have a kitchen full of gadgets, some work…some don’t. Here are some of… Continue Reading
Sometimes, even with your best efforts at making something delicious, you end up with a not so satisfying result. That is why this is not a recipe for The “Best Lemon Poppy Seed Muffins”, but instead it’s a warm goat cheese and strawberry salad. After a day of baking and taste testing lemon poppy seed… Continue Reading
Strawberry shortcake is wonderful. This dessert has been served up in so many delightful arrangements. Sweet cake, berries and sweetened cream, you really can't go wrong with this combination. So good in fact, that many have tried to recreate this taste in other forms, such as the all-time favorite strawberry shortcake bar or strawberry shortcake yogurt. So I decided to get a little creative and try making my own very special version of this dessert.
BY SUSAN / JUN 19, 2018 / LEAVE A COMMENT I detest throwing food away, especially when it comes to produce. For this reason, I recently purchased a few specialty containers made by Rubbermaid. They are designed to allow ethylene gases to escape, prolonging the freshness of the items within. To see if the containers did all… Continue Reading
With Father’s Day just around the corner, I thought I would post a BBQ ribs recipe that most Dads can appreciate. So, if you have been wondering what to make for dinner for your special Dad on Father’s Day, I have just the thing. How about some mouthwatering baby back ribs? Who can resist the… Continue Reading
Who doesn’t love pizza? So many varieties to choose from like Margherita, Hawaiian and even your basic pepperoni and cheese. Pizza is one of those totally satisfying perfect foods. It seems to appeal to all kinds of different appetites. For the meat lovers, cover that pie with sausage, pepperoni, and ham. Veggie lovers,… Continue Reading
Isn’t it amazing how the smell of homemade Italian bread wafting through the air can transcend us back in time? A time when things were simple. Flour + yeast +salt+ water = bread. Not to mention, can bring people out from the caves of Electronicville. They will stop their video games, put down the tablet… Continue Reading
