A long, long time ago, my husband called me at work and asked me to stop at a specific store and pick up a particular brand of black pepper biscuits. My response wash, “I can make that.” No, he said, these were … Continue reading
Still have an abundance of zucchini in the garden? Here’s a tried and true recipe from a master, James Beard. I found this in my hand-written collection, probably copied from one of my mother’s cookbooks about 30 years ago. While … Continue reading
Too many zucchini’s? Zucchini’s growing TOO BIG? Yes, I was gifted several very large zucchini’s early in summer, as well as some corn. I was craving cornbread, and for some reason, I thought zucchini cornbread sounded like a really great … Continue reading
A little different recipe from my last one. The ratios are different. This one produces better results. You can still add lemon (or orange) zest for that extra flavor burst. You will need: 2 cups fresh blueberries 2 cups all-purpose … Continue reading
With summer produce just beginning to roll in down here on the coast, it’s time to start collecting some recipes to highlight your favorite garden’s bounty. Here is one of my favorite recipes. It’s quick, easy, as well as cool … Continue reading
For all the things I learned to cook at a young age, homemade biscuits was one dish that always failed me. Always. My mom made them, but sometimes even hers turned out flat. Sorry, Mom. A few years ago, a … Continue reading
With summer produce just beginning to roll in down here on the coast, it’s time to start collecting some recipes to highlight your favorite garden’s bounty. Here is one of my favorite recipes. It’s quick, easy, as well as cool … Continue reading
Here’s what’s left of one of the last flats of the strawberry season in Louisiana for 2013: What to do with these beauties? The list is endless…. Salad with goat cheese and balsamic vinegar/glaze… smoothie… yogurt and granola… strawberry shortcake… … Continue reading
German’s Sweet Chocolate Cake does not come from Germany; rather, the sweet chocolate bar was created by Sam German, in the 1850’s. In the 1957, a Dallas newspaper printed the first known version of this cake. The recipe was submitted … Continue reading
The best salad dressing I have ever had in a restaurant really took me by surprise. Put aside the fact that my aunt and I had just spent 3 days driving from southern Camarillo to Portland, Oregon on Pacific Coast … Continue reading
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