Recently I had the pleasure of spending a week in Napa, California. Most of us are familiar with the name “Napa”. It conjures up visions of countless vineyards and tasting rooms complete with limos whisking groups of fun-loving tasters from tasting room to tasting room, empty nesters strolling through the wineries, sipping glasses of Cab whilst enjoying each […]
I love fruit crisps. After making this sweet, mixed berry crisp with real vanilla beans, cardamom, cinnamon and a pecan crunch topping I’m certain they rank at the top of my favorites list. I even like the way the juice bubbles up and over the edges. These sweet crisps would make a great non-traditional Valentine’s Day […]
This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #BigGameTreats #CollectiveBias Wow! The big game is just around the corner. I’ll be spending that day with friends in Northern California and I want to bring a special “sweet treat” to enjoy after the pizza, wings, queso and […]
After writing my post about steel cut oats I couldn’t stop thinking about oatmeal cookies. Do you ever have one of those cravings that just will not go away? I didn’t want another type of cookie, no chocolate chip, no shortbread, no brownies either. I was totally and completely craving special oatmeal cookies! So guess […]
I love cookies! Shortbread cookies are at the top of my favorites list. I find them to be one of the easiest cookies to make and I love the simple ingredients. Remember Lorna Doones? Maybe you still buy them and dunk them in a glass of milk? When I was a kid we ate our share […]
Food words are often mispronounced. I attribute this to the fact that so many of the foods we enjoy are not “American”. We love foods from so many countries here in America that we need lessons in how to correctly pronounce some of these words! How about “Ancho” or “Anise“, “Croissant” or “Boudin” (one of my […]
Baking cookies is at the top of my list of favorites. Orange-Pecan Biscotti was my second try at baking biscotti. Warning – this could become a habit. Flavored with orange zest, juice and liqueur they smell divine while baking and are delicious dunked into a cup of hot tea. Well you know I love orange! Joining […]
I am honored to host the November 2014 edition of Our Growing Edge-a monthly blogging event that brings bloggers worldwide together to share their recipes. You know what the best part of this is? I’ll be sharing them with you! Get excited…..get VERY excited! Let’s get started with Andre The Baker. She is 19, a baker, […]
Finding my self settled into our new home here in North Carolina I began to think of finding a very part-time job, preferably revolving around food. I paid a visit to The Savory Spice Shop recently to see what they had to offer. I was quite impressed with the shop and it’s many offerings. My nose […]
Here it is, the recipe for Gold Bars. This is such a simple recipe, easy to whip up and not time-consuming at all. On the day you decide to make these be sure to take out the butter and cream cheese ahead of time for softening. Once you begin the recipe you’ll have them in […]
