Fat Tuesday is March 4 – just around the corner, and it’s celebrated with, well, lots of decadent food (to ready ourselves for the lean eating during Lent) and, of course, King Cake. Authentic traditional King Cake is a yeasted dough that is a labor of love for sure, but today I’m sharing an easier recipe that starts from a cake mix. When I chatted … Continue reading King Cake for Mardi Gras
We’ve been craving some spicy Mexican fare, so I put huevos rancheros on our meal rotation. Are you familiar with this Mexican farm egg dish? In its simplest form, it’s corn tortillas layered with refried beans, eggs and a homemade tomato sauce. Top it all with fresh Mexican cheese, diced avocado, sour cream and a sprinkle of cilantro. Or go rogue and add fresh salsa … Continue reading Make Huevos Rancheros at Home!
Along with lots of other interesting folks, exhibits and fun things for sale, I’ll be presenting on “simple” herbs for suburban gardens!While the exhibition is on view in the main gallery, the rest of the Barn will host speaker, workshops, and a Garden Market. Registration for the following speakers is still open.A host of speakers will share how any gardener can take simple steps, … Continue reading Stop & See Me at Bee Creative!
UPSIDE DOWN HOT FUDGE PUDDING CAKE This is becoming a cult cake! Quick and easy for a last minute Valentine’s Day dessert, too! Every year I get requests for it. How about this for Valentine’s Day? An easy, yummy, chocolatey cake that even the little ones can help with. Serve with a dollop of whipped cream or a scoop of vanilla ice cream. Wish you … Continue reading UPSIDE DOWN HOT FUDGE PUDDING CAKE
Each year Valentine’s Day seems to come more quickly than the last. This year is no exception! You know how I love to share my newest favorite recipes for special occasions, so I’m excited about sharing some “gifts from the heart” with you. That means special homemade edibles, and it all starts with a salted caramel sauce flavored with bourbon whiskey. Truth be told, I’m … Continue reading Warm Salted Whiskey Caramel Sauce for Valentine’s Day
Smothered pork chops with creamy, caramelized onion gravy. Doesn’t that sound like the perfect dinner for your Valentine? Whether you celebrate on Valentine’s Day or wait until the weekend, this recipe for juicy pork chops smothered in an old fashioned thick gravy is not only easy to make, but quick enough for a late dinner. The key here is to get nice, thick, bone in chops … Continue reading Pork Chops Smothered in Onion Gravy
As I write this column from my little patch of heaven, snow is melting and the girls/chickens are beginning to lay eggs again. Valentine’s Day is on the winter horizon. This year, I’m skipping chocolate treats and instead, baking batches of a beloved, buttery, sugar cookie flavored with both vanilla and almond extract. I first tasted these light golden cookies when Jane Cervantes, a West … Continue reading Simply Sensational Valentine’s Day Sugar Cookies
I knew my weekly column for the Cinti Enquirer got picked up sometimes by other media outlets. I happened to come upon a list from Muckrack and wanted to share it with you, since it’s because of you and your requests, tips and advice that my column still exists. Yes, I’ve been “at it” since my sons were little kids and that’s a long while … Continue reading Whoda’ Thought?
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