Cooking, Creating, Baking, and Farm Life
In the town I live in each July we hold a big three day festival called”Deltarado Days’. . There is a rodeo, street dance, live music, craft vendors and kids activities for the town to enjoy, its a wonderful way the small town celebrates summer. The annual baking contest is always held during the festival, and I always am hesitant to participate, not wanting to take a cake full of …
This is a very easy no bake recipe, always make two sheets , one for yourself and one to gift, you wont be sorry! I like to chop up my almond bark in the food processor and sprinkle it on ice cream, or use it as a topping for cakes, and cookies You can also add peppermint chocolate chips, and a variety of nuts to add variety into each batch. …
These two words ” Chex Mix” are a spiritual and emotional journey for me every time I make it during the holidays. Chex Mix was the foundation of my childhoods family Christmas celebration. The family has a special glass bowl, that is only used once a year for the Chex mix. Somehow the bowl was always kept full, there was a sneaky elf that always was topping off the bowl, …
Orange Cake is a simple and easy cake you can make in less than an hour including baking time. With only a few ingredients, you will have a fluffy moist, and delicious cake. This is a traditional Arab and Middle Eastern recipe, as oranges grow abundantly in many warm climates of the area. These oranges are an integral part of culinary dishes within the country, as the citric, juice, and …
Until I was made aware of brining my Thanksgiving day turkey many years ago, I suffered from that dried out , some what inedible piece of Turkey meat. A good 2 day brine is the secret to success for a flavorful, moist turkey from breast to legs. The leftovers are amazing as well, as this meat is full of so much moisture it never dries out. A good Brine recipe …
Cranberry Orange Zest Nut Bread is absolutely fabulous! There I said it, this bread is so moist, sweet and packed full of flavor, and texture, what more could you want! I luv to make this quick bread during the holidays, as it is part of my tradition to bake two loaves, of the Cranberry Orange Zest Nut Bread so we have one for the Thanksgiving dinner and one to eat …
I am not going to be shy about my love for mashed potatoes with garlic and butter anymore! There is nothing more satisfying than a nice heaping serving of garlic buttery mashed potatoes on my plate, even if that means sacrificing plate space for other side dishes; dirty mashed potatoes win every time. I highly recommend using the red potatoes for this dish. The red potatoes have a thinner skin …
I must have eaten 8 of the spinach dip phyllo cups, slowly one at a time as I found myself on Christmas morning standing at the appetizer table just staring off into space, The original plan was to make Mushroom Wellington and not these wonderful Spinach Phyllo cups, the original plan called for sheets of phyllo dough for my creation.  You see I am a procrastinator, and I was out there …
Last Sunday, after I had cleaned up breakfast and marinated the pork tenderloin to put in the smoker later, I turned on the mid-morning football game. While I sat down at the kitchen table staring out the window on this glorious, beautiful day, I started to daydream of baking, as I often do. You see, baking to me is a creative expression and also a challenge to do something just …
Did you know I am a chronic list-maker? I make lists for my lists and a master list to keep my other lists organized. I know it kind of makes me crazy just thinking about it. Right now, I am working on a mental list for the approaching holidays, including shopping, cooking, and gift-giving. In the back of my already crowded mind, there are plans for baking, plans for Thanksgiving, …
Granola mix can be served with milk for breakfast or as a great afternoon snack all by itself. The Granola mix is packed full of protein and vitamins, making it a nutritious option for any time of the day. Additionally, the combination of nuts, seeds, and dried fruits in the granola mix provides a satisfying crunch and natural sweetness that can help curb cravings and keep you energized throughout the …
This could be the best traditional stuffing recipe you have ever had! Warning: If you like stuffing full of meats, vegetables, cornbread, or really anything you can think of, this is not it. Â The traditional stuffing recipe is very simple, easy on the budget, and can be made the night before the big feast. This stuffing is full of hand-pulled-apart bread pieces, diced onion, celery, poultry seasoning, chicken stock, and …
There are two ways to approach the gravy for your Thanksgiving day meal. You can remove the turkey from the roasting pan and use the dripping, cornstarch, milk, salt and pepper, and a packet of dry gravy mix to make your gravy, or you can open a can of premade gravy. Both methods have their advantages and disadvantages. Making your own gravy allows you to control the flavors and consistency …
