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
It is the time of year when we roast a turkey one day and then deal with leftovers for several more days. The good news is that there are so many interesting ways to make some great dishes with the leftover turkey. By and large, you can pretty much substitute turkey for any of your… Read More
I have been cooking a lot lately. Maybe it is due to being home to avoid COVID, or maybe it is because I am just too tired to get out. Whatever the reason, I have a good excuse for my COVID weight gain! To pass the time, I thought it might be fun to work… Read More