People are frightened of meringues. Not of eating them of course, but of making them. In some ways I can see why, they are a little tricky and require more time than your average cookie but they are worth following some simple baking rules. The payoff is extraordinary. I once brought a big container of […]
Crazy Easy & Fast Holiday Chocolate Fudge
I found out about this recipe from my dearest online friend Bohemian Single Mom. She calls it Candy Cane Fudge and you can find the original recipe here. The original recipe calls for peppermint extract and candy canes but I think I am allergic to peppermint. It always gives me a sore throat so I […]
How To Make Roasted Chestnuts
Christmas Food
It is that festive time of year where we get to go out to a decadent Christmas party here and there. A break in the kitchen, beautiful food, fantastic people, sparkling lights and pretty clothes. Last night’s Christmas party held for my husband’s work got me thinking and asking myself, what is Christmas food? Yes, […]
Tutorial: Anna Olson’s Homemade Pumpkin Pie
Secret Family Crab Dip Recipe
I had to get special permission from my family members to share this recipe with all of you. We have been eating this crab dip for years at all our family celebrations. My sister Jamie used this recipe at a party she and our sister Shannon catered once. Shannon taste tested the recipe since Jamie […]