Today Annie Mitchell and I chatted about Pope Francis and his legacy. Here’s a Q&A of our talk, along with a fun recipe for a pastry that the Pope loved as a child. It has an interesting analogy! We continue to honor the life and legacy of Pope Francis here on the Morning Show, and we’ve been doing our best to remember that since we … Continue reading Pope Francis Remembrances and Pastry “Lies”
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
I thought I was done with fresh peaches after making peach preserves, canning peaches for winter, and making fresh peach pie. Well, I was wrong. Some almost over-ripe peaches found their way to my back kitchen door. Over the summer, this scenario has been repeating itself with various fresh produce, and I’m not complaining! The thing is, with peaches this ripe, they can’t hang around. So … Continue reading Peachy Desserts
As I write this column, the first day of summer is on the horizon. It won’t be long before July 4 gatherings celebrate our nation’s independence. Back in the day, home churned, hand cranked ice cream was a staple on the summer entertaining menu. A much treasured ritual, especially on this meaningful holiday. Today homemade ice cream doesn’t have to involve “elbow grease” to churn … Continue reading Ice Cream, Ice Cream, We All Scream for….Ice Cream!
Today Matt Swaim, Sonrise Morning Show/Sacred Heart Radio, and I chatted about Father’s Day. Now Matt has a veggie garden and shared a photo of an amazing head of broccoli. So I thought to honor him and all dads I’d share again an iconic broccoli salad from a famous department store. Also I reworked the frozen strawberry dessert I shared a week or so ago. … Continue reading Redo Frozen Strawberry Dessert
I can’t tell you how happy I am to share a very special recipe from one of the most talented chefs on the planet. Yes, the planet. I’m talking about Bob Snead, former chef at one of Cincinnati’s 4 star restaurants, The Heritage Restaurant. It has been closed for a long time and the historic building in Plainville, Ohio is home to a popular brewery, … Continue reading Restaurant Quality White Chocolate Mousse
We’re segueing nicely into the holiday season, and that means lots of food, family and friends gathering around the table. How about a seasonal, yummy, easy to serve dessert that’s do ahead, keeps refrigerated more than a few days or freezes up to several months? I’m talking about pumpkin roll, that vintage dessert that can stand alone or included in your dessert buffet. My first … Continue reading I’m on a Roll with Pumpkin Roll
We’re heading into Labor Day, the last hurrah. Celebrate an outdoor gathering with what I call “totable picnic cakes.” Start with a box cake mix and a little imagination. The creamsicle cake has been shared so many times it’s in my recipe hall of fame. The cupcakes look fancy but are simple to make with a boxed mix and your own special touches. Creamsicle picnic … Continue reading Totable Cakes for Celebrating
This is in Luke’s gospel: The shepherds witnessing Jesus’ birth arrived before the Magi/Kings and were the first to not only witness the birth but to evangelize the birth long before the wise men. Research indicates Jesus was less than a week old when the angel appeared before them showing the shepherds the way. The shepherds were in the area around Bethlehem, shepherding their flocks in … Continue reading A Story: Shepherds and Baby Jesus – A Shepherds’ Night Meal
The homes on my old country road are already getting decked out for the holidays. How about where you live? Yep, in a couple of days Thanksgiving will be a happy memory, so it’s time to think about special food for December holidays. For me, that means saving eggs from my girls/chickens since they’re molting and egg production is not peak. Lots of my favorite … Continue reading Creme Brulee? Yes You Can!
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