Having a Master Grocery List may sound like a very picky thing to do, it does make quite a difference when you go to the store. And with the cost of food about to sky-rocket it also helps to keep to the list instead of that impulse buying. Here’s how it works: On paper, breakdown [...]

Go from tailgate to luxury box with quality vanilla from Nielsen-Massey. Grills are fired up and ready to go in Parking lots across the nation for the great American sports tradition: tailgating. Every year, thousands faithfully don their team’s colors and venture out, rain or shine, to cheer home a winner. Sports fans and home [...]

Here’s what we’ll be having for our Thanksgiving meal. No soup this year, and the desserts will be simple. But what never changes is the turkey recipe, A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving in the DVD player and the Christmas music – gotta have it. Good cheer to all! Divorce Court Turkey – (See Poultry Category) Gravy [...]

I use my bread machine quite a bit, but I don’t always like the weird loaf-like shape the baked bread becomes. To eliminate that – when I just don’t have time (or want) to knead dough – I use only the dough setting on the machine, then I take the dough out and shape it [...]

This year (2008) is my first year having a garden, albeit a tiny one and I’m keeping it simple; just tomatoes and a few herbs. We all gotta have herbs. Here is a picture of my new “offspring” – I’m so excited! I really do feel like a new mom. If you haven’t tried growing [...]

I’ve been reading cookbooks for years. Like most people read novels in bed before retiring, I peruse cookbooks; lots of cookbooks. I collect cookbooks, and then when they’ve had their “say”, if it doesn’t strike just the right chord in my heart, I pass them on or donate them to my local library. Some of [...]

A few popular measurements to help you along. Dash or Pinch = less than 1/8 tsp. 3 tsps. = 1 Tbsp. 4 Tbsp. = 1/4 cup 8 Tbsp. = 1/2 cup 16 Tbsp. = 1 cup 1 fluid ounce = 2 Tbsp. 1/2 pint = 1 cup 1 pint = 2 cups 1 quart = [...]

Okay, I keep seeing those new yellow boxes of wheat pasta on the shelves at my grocer so I thought I’d try one. I bought Penne Plus Wheat Pasta by Barilla. I cooked it according to the package directions, then used it instead of my regular Barilla for my Macaroni Salad. Here’s the result: On [...]

BJ’s Wholesale Club is now selling Dunkin’ Donuts Coffee by the 2.5 lb. bagful, which I blend with my regular brand. My “Beverages” category can assist you in making a really good pot of coffee. Thanks for stopping by! 9/20/07 – Just found out that all the folks in Upstate New York have been able [...]

In a 1-cup liquid measuring cup, place 1 tablespoon of either lemon juice or white vinegar. Then fill with milk (not skim). Stir and let sit for about 10 minutes. There you have 1 cup of soured milk. Double for 2 cups.