Many years ago, I had a sourdough starter, but it did not last long. I purchased a packet of dry starter when my nephew and I were vacationing in Alaska. Once we returned home, I activated the starter and did nothing with it. I did, however, purchase a cute little sourdough crock at Marshall Pottery. … Read More
Spelling is not the only difference between liquor and liqueur, nor is one just a fancier term for the other. While both are alcohol, there are slight differences. Liquor is a distilled alcohol (as opposed to fermented alcohol such as wine). Examples of liquor are whisky, tequila, vodka, rum, and gin. Liqueur, on the other… Read More
My mother, who was not an all year long candy maker, did make candy at Christmastime. I remember going with her to purchase the special ingredients used only this time of year. A block of Gulf candy wax would hang out in the fridge waiting to be added to the chocolate that covered her peanut… Read More
Who knew gingerbread cookies would be so easy to make, but they are. They are even easier to eat, which is a problem in my household. Of course, few are stolen before the gilding of the lily…the royal icing is added. After that bit of sweet has adorned the top of the cookies, they do… Read More