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Fondue Mystery Solved

Posted by admin on December 10th, 2011

One of the most significant unsolved secrets from the kitchen area may be the fondue cooking pot.Fondue cooking pots undoubtedly are a common wedding registry pieces and they’re frequently given as house warming presents. However by the time the thank you cards have already been delivered, the fondue cooking pot has typically vanished not to be seen again. They end up at the back of a cabinet or even in the attic room or some are even re-gifted. How come everybody desire a fondue cooking pot but nobody actually will get close to to creating fondue?

Christmas Cookie Exchange

Posted by Nancy on November 30th, 2011

When the children were young and I was overwhelmed with cleaning, cooking, shopping, wrapping, decorating, parties; the one party I loved attending was the Cookie Exchanges. Usually these were organized by someone at one of the kids schools. Not only did it give me an evening away from kids, husband and chaos, but the cookies were so good!

We would each bring a variety of cookies to the exchange. For instance each person who attends makes a large batch of cookies (2 recipes each), then divide those batches into a dozen cookies each, then everyone who attends will go home with enough cookies for the holidays! To make it even better, we each brought the recipes with us and copied them so each of us had the recipes from the other people.

Pistachio, The Little Nut That Can!

Posted by Nancy on November 22nd, 2011

I love pistachio nuts. Simple straight forward statement to go with a not so simple nut. Having cholesterol problems I always thought pistachio’s were not good for me. Not so I have recently learned. This makes me very happy!

Pistachios are very healthy, they are a wonderful source of energy. Not to say they don’t have calories, they do, 100 g of nuts will contain about 557 calories. But 100 g is a lot of nuts to eat! I think I can do it! However these little nuts contain many nutrients, minerals, antioxidants, and vitamins that are essential for a good healthy body!

How To Peel Garlic

Posted by Nancy on November 11th, 2011

I found this link through a Facebook friend, just had to share it with my readers.

How to Peel a Head of Garlic in Less Than 10 Seconds from SAVEUR.com on Vimeo.

Pumpkin-Walnut Cake

Posted by Nancy on October 31st, 2011

I love the fall time, the colors turning on the leaves, the crispness in the air and just the overall feel of the season.

Thanksgiving and the Christmas holidays are right around the corner so it is time to start planning our Christmas treats. Pumpkins, cranberries, turkey, stuffing, sweet potatoes, and for our family all the Polish and Irish goodies that come with our traditional holiday celebrations.

Do you remember as a child waking up on a holiday morning to the smell of pumpkin pie baking? The cinnamon smell throughout the house signaled a special day. Close your eyes and the smell will come back!

Christmas In Ireland

Posted by Nancy on October 21st, 2011

This past year I have been researching my Irish ancestry. I mean it is one thing for an American to say they are Irish, but another to be Irish.

During my search I started wondering about Irish traditions outside of dancing, pub night, drinking, and having a good time, which the Irish seem to be able to do with great enthusiasm.

Now that the Christmas season is upon us I started to wonder what are the traditional Irish Christmas foods?

Energy-Memory-Focus

Posted by Nancy on October 12th, 2011

Yes, it is food related. If you are not eating the right foods and giving your body the right amount of nutrients then all three elements will go out the window.

I know what you are thinking (at least I think I know) I am a confessed “junk food junkie”. I am not ashamed of it or afraid to let anyone who wants to listen to my thoughts on how food should be prepared or consumed. Just take a look at some of these recipes and you will see what I mean…rarely will you find one that would qualify as something from a health food junkie’s kitchen.

Beer Barbeque Sauce

Posted by Nancy on August 31st, 2011

Labor Day, the end of the summer cookouts, so they say. I like to cook out all year even in the winter months. I just move my grill in the gargage, keep the gargage door open a couple of inches to take out any smoke and I barbeque. Everything taste better if you barbeque.

I like to use this sauce on ribs, hamburgers, and even steak if I am in the mood. Of course I always save some of the beer for drinking while cooking. Barbeque all year round keeps those of us in the northern climates from going crazy with the cold weather…you should try it this year. Don’t just do it in the Summer..all year round.

Ratatouille with Summer Vegetable

Posted by admin on August 2nd, 2011

Eggplant is popular in most regions of the Southern United States. Thomas Jefferson, was the first to experiment with several types of eggplant in his Virginia garden, and it was he who introduced eggplant to The United States. Of Asian origins, the first types ended up being extremely sour tasting, but through cultivation and crossbreeding the flavor has greatly improved.

Melon Quenchers

Posted by Nancy on July 3rd, 2011

Tomorrow is July 4th..Independence Day. A day for families, celebration, picnics, fireworks, and getting sunburned!

By now you have your picnic planned, your spot picked out at the park, or your backyard barbeque cleaned and ready. After all that hard work you need a cool drink! I found this variation of one I have been using for years at Better Homes and Garden magazine while waiting in the Doctors office. The only item I never added was the yogurt, but I am willing to try it. The pureed fruit blended with ice and sparkling water will make a refreshing summer drink. A spoonful of yogurt will add creaminess, while a skewer of fresh fruit makes a pretty garnish.

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