I could not let Christmas go by without making a little peanut brittle for all of those not chocolate people. This is a really cheap candy. For the price of two cups of sugar, a little karo, and two cups of peanuts, and a lot of courage you have an excellent candy. … [Read more...] about Have Courage and Peanut Brittle
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Apple Walnut Cake
Apple Walnut Cake - Let Me Count The Ways - Ina Garten said you should learn how to make 10 dishes and learn to make them 3 different ways. You then have a repertoire of 30 dishes. So what to do with apples? I am always in … [Read more...] about Apple Walnut Cake
Do You Know Chipotle
My daughter recommended this recipe to me. She said, “You have to try this soup.” My response was, "You know I am not that familiar with Mexican food. I am not a fan of cilantro so how can you make anything Mexican if cilantro is not included?" Her answer was, “You must.” So … [Read more...] about Do You Know Chipotle
Rosemary – Parmesan Scone
I am always in search of the perfect recipe. I try to stay true to the recipe as best as I can the first time, but as soon as I make something I start obsessing thinking of how to improve it. Sometimes I wonder why a dish failed and I always think it is my fault, but when you … [Read more...] about Rosemary – Parmesan Scone
Hardly Any Skills Required Pizza
As I grow older I have less tolerance for processed food. I have become intolerant of soy, lecithin, and oats. I was tested for allergies, but the test came back negative. I am not sure what that means because when I eat processed food my feet and scalp break out like … [Read more...] about Hardly Any Skills Required Pizza
Icebox cakes are back in style
Icebox cakes are back in style. Back in the 60s icebox cakes were very popular. Everyone had it on the list of things to bring to a gathering. It was the “it cake”, but like everything else they fell out of favor. Maybe it is Prince William that is responsible for … [Read more...] about Icebox cakes are back in style