When I think of a Bundt pan, I think of cake. But it turns out that these beautiful Bundt pans are a lot more versatile than that, as evidenced by all the clever ideas for using them in a new book, 101 Things to Do with a Bundt Pan by Jenny Hartin (Gibbs Smith, August 2019). * Complimentary book … [Read more...] about Break Out Your Bundt and Try 101 Things to Do with a Bundt Pan
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National Cheeseburger Day September 18th
National Cheeseburger Day is on Wednesday, September 18th, 2019. I'm a big fan of consuming cheeseburgers, so I don't need a national day to enjoy it. However, I will take any opportunity to enjoy my favorite cheeseburger even more. I'm the type of guy who enjoys a lot of cheese on my burger, … [Read more...] about National Cheeseburger Day September 18th
Grandma’s Apple Crisp Pie Recipe
Twenty-Five years ago my Grandmother taught me how to make her homemade Apple Crisp Pie. It's a combination of your traditional apple pie mixed with a delicious apple crisp topping. You can use store-bought crusts or make your own. Personally, I like to make my own crust because we like it thick and … [Read more...] about Grandma’s Apple Crisp Pie Recipe
How to Serve the Right Coffee with the Right Dessert
Cooking is an art, and so is serving! As a host, you should know which recipe suits best for the occasion, the time of the meal and the accompaniments that make the meal comprehensive. For most coffee lovers, a post-lunch or post-dinner coffee needs a dessert. Ever wondered why noted coffee shops … [Read more...] about How to Serve the Right Coffee with the Right Dessert
Home Canning Apple Butter with Recipe and Tips
Along with Fall and the cooler temperatures comes canning season, at least for me. During the months of September and October I'm busy with my home canning making homemade applesauce, apple pie filling, apple butter, pumpkin butter, pear sauce, and several other goodies to stock my winter … [Read more...] about Home Canning Apple Butter with Recipe and Tips
Home Canning Apple Butter with Recipe
I've been doing home canning for the past 30 years and love it. I don't do it because I have to, I do it because I enjoy it and its a great way to preserve food from our backyard garden. When winter rolls around I love getting into my pantry and serving food to my family that I personally preserved. … [Read more...] about Home Canning Apple Butter with Recipe
Foodstirs Kid’s Organic Baking Subscription Box
Last year my granddaughter expressed an interest in baking. She loves being in the kitchen helping her mom and grandma prepare food. Just last month we enrolled her in a local junior's baking class which she loves! If you ask her what she wants to do when she grows up...she'll tell you that she … [Read more...] about Foodstirs Kid’s Organic Baking Subscription Box
Home Canning Pineapple Jam with Recipe
Last month I was at the local farmer's market and found a great special on fresh pineapples. We love pineapple, so I picked up 4 of them for just $1.50 each. Obviously we can't eat 4 of them right away, so I decided to whip up two batches of homemade pineapple jam. You will need 4 cups of fresh … [Read more...] about Home Canning Pineapple Jam with Recipe