Tis the season for holiday baking and we've been busy in the kitchen for the past week! So far we've made 7 different type's of Christmas cookies to help celebrate the season. We keep some for our family to enjoy...but we mostly give them away to neighbors, friends, the seniors and folks at the … [Read more...] about Mom’s Snickerdoodle Cookies Recipe
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New Zealand Manuka Honey from Three Peaks
In my home we use a lot of honey. We add it to our herbal tea, coffee, fruit smoothies, homemade veggie juices and into our muffin, bread and cookie batters. Honey is a great natural sweetener with health benefits. I don’t think a day goes by that I don’t use a little bit of honey. * … [Read more...] about New Zealand Manuka Honey from Three Peaks
Mom’s Cranberry Orange Bread Recipe
During the holiday season I like to make sweet breads to hand out to family, friends and neighbors. A foodie gift is always appreciated, especially by seniors who may not be baking anymore or by those who live on fixed incomes. I give them out "before" the Christmas holiday as I don't like anyone … [Read more...] about Mom’s Cranberry Orange Bread Recipe
A New Celebratory Cookbook, tavola: 10 Greatest Hits—Music and Food
To commemorate the tenth anniversary of the opening of his restaurant tavola (yes, “tavola” with a lowercase “t”), Chef Michael Keaveny has written a book sharing his most popular recipes along with his music and wine selections to accompany them. The book, “tavola: 10 Greatest Hits—Music and Food,” … [Read more...] about A New Celebratory Cookbook, tavola: 10 Greatest Hits—Music and Food
Salted Caramel Chocolate Chip Cookies
The holiday season is approaching and that means a lot of cookie making! Every year Mom and I will bake at least 10 different type's of cookies and this year a brand new one has been added to our list. These cookies are the perfect combination of caramel and chocolate with just a tad of sea salt. … [Read more...] about Salted Caramel Chocolate Chip Cookies
7 Reasons Costa Rican Coffee Is Worth Traveling to Taste
Costa Rica: a paradise teeming with wildlife, powdery beaches, and a philosophy that strives to protect their ecological wealth. Often, though, one of its biggest gifts to the world is overlooked: coffee. For those who want a refined coffee experience, look no further than Costa Rica. Still not … [Read more...] about 7 Reasons Costa Rican Coffee Is Worth Traveling to Taste
Home Canning Pears with Recipe and Tips
For the past few months I've been spending a lot of time in my kitchen working on preserving food for the winter season. We grow a lot of our own vegetables and fruits. I also buy a lot of our fresh produce from local farmers and Farmer's Markets. I've been home canning for almost 30 years and … [Read more...] about Home Canning Pears with Recipe and Tips
Deep Flavors, A Cookbook that Delivers on Its Promise
Let me begin by saying outright that I love this cookbook! Deep Flavors: A Celebration of Recipes for Foodies in a Kosher Style by Kenneth M. Horwitz (Inspire on Purpose, October 2019) is unique and refreshing, with a diverse selection of recipes and a wealth of information about food, flavor, … [Read more...] about Deep Flavors, A Cookbook that Delivers on Its Promise