I’m an avid reader of cookbooks and food magazines and as of late, have noticed a trend in getting “back to the basics” when it comes to preparing meals for the family. Not only are homespun foods comforting, especially during these cold winter months, but cheaper to prepare. To that end, I’m concentrating on finding some [...]
Tuesday, January 6, 2009
Chicken is a pretty good buy right now and even better, most people like it. Several years ago, I shared a chicken recipe with my brother from a cookbook titled the “Best of the Best from Idaho Cookbook.” I made the Extra Good Chicken recipe once shortly after I received the cookbook and liked it, [...]
Monday, January 5, 2009
I wish I could report that my holiday vacation was fun and relaxing, but my time off was far from ideal. For starters, was unable to spend Christmas in Spokane because of road conditions and from the looks of things, may not be making it to the Lilac City before spring. I had intended to post [...]
Friday, December 19, 2008
After coming home from Christmas shopping, caroling or whatever activity necessitates being out in the cold, there is nothing more soothing than a cup of hot cider. The drink also goes well with Christmas cookies and other sweets. I am sharing a hot cider recipe below I found in my loose-clip files that would be perfect [...]
Thursday, December 18, 2008
In case you¹re still making candy for Christmas, am sharing a recipe I clipped out of a Lewiston Tribune holiday section a few years back. Although I¹m not much of a candy maker, this one turned out fine and I even felt confident enough to give a plate or two to friends. I dug this recipe [...]
Wednesday, December 17, 2008
I know I should be featuring holiday recipes for the next week, but the frigid weather has obliterated thoughts of festive foods, instead thinking mostly of steaming bowls of soup as another way to keep warm. I had set aside the latest issue of Taste of Homes “Simple & Delicious” magazine as there were a [...]
Tuesday, December 16, 2008
I came across a great recipe for a festive Christmas morning brunch. With a package of frozen dough on hand, you¹ve got the main ingredient for a real holiday treat. And even better, this tasty wreath doesn¹t take long to put together. Cranberry Orange Wreath 18 Rhodes® Dinner Rolls, thawed but still cold 2 orange rinds, grated 1 cup [...]
Monday, December 15, 2008
Yep, that traditional holiday cake is sure to elicit two strong responses: People either love it or hate it. Those falling into the first category are, however, separated into many different types ‹ some preferring the cake be chunked up with a lot of candied fruit, others who want the light variety rather than dark, [...]
Friday, December 12, 2008
For busy cooks looking for a something hot and hearty to pack for winter day lunches, the following recipe should solve the problem. I don’t remember where I got the recipe, but I’ve made this numerous times and have also shared it with a number of friends who gave is a thumbs up. I usually double [...]
Thursday, December 11, 2008
I have had nagging flu symptoms this week, a full workload, and a medical appointment today. The cold weather was making me long for some good hot soup. I wasn¹t in the mood to go to the store, so I checked the pantry last night to see what I had on hand. The first thing [...]
Wednesday, January 7, 2009
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