Quick and Easy Corn Bread
Posted by Danielle Bean in Food on Monday, June 29, 2009
When I shared my family’s favorite recipe for corn bread on my blog a few years ago, I immediately drew criticism from some Southerners who told me no “real” recipe for corn bread calls for flour. Or sugar according to some.
I tried their recipes using only corn meal and now I can confirm: I am no Southerner. Blech.
I’ve also tried recipes using corn kernels, buttermilk, and chopped green chiles ...... READ MORE
A Grand Ole Flag
Posted by Rachel Balducci in Family on Monday, June 29, 2009
The following is an award-winning Fourth of July cake—I know this to be true because a few years ago I took second place in our neighborhood July 4th dessert contest! (Long-time readers will understand why I wept with joy upon hearing the news.)
The cake comes to us by way of The Barefoot Contessa, Ina Garten, and is every bit as delicious as it is patriotic and cute. I’m including the recipe here... READ MORE
Mmmmm ... Lard
Posted by Danielle Bean in Health on Thursday, June 11, 2009
Do you cook with LARD? Or do you feel like you gained a few pounds just by reading that word in print?
Either way, you might find these thoughts about lard by food writer Regina Schrambling an eye-opening bit of reading.
Over at least the last 15 years, lard’s repeatedly been given a clean bill of health, and good cooks regularly point out how superior this totally natural fat is for frying and pastries.... READ MORE
Creative Cakes for Upcoming Feasts
Posted by Danielle Bean in Food on Thursday, June 04, 2009
Reader Amy Cara really impressed me when she sent along the pictures of these gorgeous cakes she made (See the Sacred Heart one after the jump).
She writes:
“I wanted to share these pictures of the cakes I made for our Home Enthronement to the Sacred Heart of Jesus that we just celebrated recently. With the Sacred Heart and Immaculate Heart feast days rapidly approaching (June 19 and June 20 repsectively),... READ MORE
Bake Your Way to Popularity
Posted by Danielle Bean in Food on Tuesday, April 28, 2009
A couple of days ago, Juliette made a batch of banana bread.
As often happens with fresh baked goods aound here, the bread disappeared. Quickly. So quickly, in fact, that 7-year-old Stephen didn’t have any.
When he voiced his dismay, my heart went out to him. We baked goods lovers know the pain of this kind of disappointment.
“Tomorrow,” I promised him, “You and I will bake something yummy together.”... READ MORE
Slash Your Baking Budget
Posted by Arwen Mosher in Food on Monday, April 20, 2009
I love to celebrate by baking. The taste of a fresh cookie, still warm from the oven, makes it very easy for me to be joyful!
During seasons of feasting like Easter, I find myself reaching often for my bottle of vanilla extract. Every time I open it and inhale its sweet, exotic scent, I think about how much I love the stuff.
I also think about how I’m glad I don’t have to buy bottles of it at full... READ MORE
Great News About Girl Scout Cookies
Posted by Arwen Mosher in Food on Thursday, April 16, 2009
Do you like Girl Scout cookies?
I admit to a weakness for them. My favorites are Thin Mints and Samoas (known as Caramel De-Lites where I grew up). Over the years, I’ve enjoyed dozens of them.
However, I don’t think I’m imagining that the boxes used to be bigger. They don’t contain all that many cookies these days, and around here a single box goes for $3.50. Those little things, delicious as... READ MORE
Lenten Bread
Posted by Danielle Bean in Food on Wednesday, February 25, 2009
A couple of years ago, my older kids got the idea that they would like to do a “bread and water” fast on Ash Wednesday.
I surely didn’t want to be an obstacle on their path to what are obviously great heights of holiness, but I did want to be sure they were still getting necessary nutrition, even on a fasting day. So that year, I baked up a couple loaves of whole wheat bread, and a tradition was born.... READ MORE
Stained Glass Cookies
Posted by Rachel Balducci in Food on Monday, December 22, 2008
Tomorrow I am doing another round of baking with the boys. Last week’s peppermint bark and peppermint bark cookies were used for a little light snacking but mostly as gifts for neighbors. The boys keep asking when we’re going to make some treats for them to eat, and I figured the closer to Christmas we baked the better off we’d be.
This evening, as I was working on my Christmas Day menu, I came across these precious/very cool little cookies that look quite simple to make. Also, the recipe involves crushing things (lifesavers) which my household will love as much as the cookies themselves.
Enjoy these days before the celebrations begin!
Hot Fluffy Breakfast
Posted by Arwen Mosher in Food on Tuesday, December 16, 2008
Because I’m in my third trimester, we’re hosting Christmas this year for the first time ever.
This is not going to be too much extra work for me, since my sister and her family live in town and will be sharing the hosting duties with us. I love having my family around and am very much looking forward to the week they will be here.
However, since my parents and two of my sisters will be staying with... READ MORE
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