Do you like the idea of a cheese plate to serve to guests with wine before dinner or even for dessert? Do you find yourself staring blankly in the cheese department, overwhelmed by the choices and the prices? Don’t be shy. I’ve seen you there right beside me with eyes glazing over. Never fear, “Taste […]
Happy March everyone! I am not Irish, but once March rolls around I get excited about St. Patrick’s Day parades, Irish food, Irish music, Irish pubs, and people wearing every shade of green in an effort to not get pinched. It is a day for many to share memories and their heritage, but for me, […]
New food recommendations are on the horizon, or didn’t you hear? Eggs are no longer the enemy (too much sugar is). Protein is encouraged. And there’s lots of love for the Mediterranean Diet, a heart-healthy diet with heavy emphasis on fruits, vegetables, nuts and lean protein. The path back to whole foods is paved with […]
Kids all around Arkansas are out of school enjoying the beautiful snow. Moms are washing 12 extra loads of clothes and trying to find some warm, entertaining ideas for when they are inside warming up. We do not get this beautiful, fluffy snow often in Arkansas, so why not make some snow ice cream? When […]
I love old cookbooks. Back when I worked at the public library, I checked the book donations for old cookbooks. One such rescue was a vintage Wild Game Cookbook from the Remington Sportsman’s Library circa 1968. Thanks to a successful deer season this past year, we have a freezer full of deer meat. We use […]
Love is in the air and so is the scent of delicious scones. Get your Valentine’s Day started on a sweet note with a batch of fluffy, heart-shaped scones. Rolled and cut or patted into shapes, scones can be made in a multitude of flavors. Pair them with jam and butter or a compound butter […]
The day I made my own chocolate syrup was the day I took it off the grocery list and started teaching my kids how to make it. I realized we hadn’t really been eating good chocolate syrup. Good chocolate syrup requires simplicity: minimal ingredients, no preservatives, and a fairly short process. Good chocolate syrup needs […]
I do love a recipe that has multiple uses, and berry sauce is a favorite. When I was a child, my mom served waffles on Saturday mornings with her own version of fruit cocktail, heavy on bananas and light on berries. When I became a mom, I changed up that fruit cocktail, turning it into […]
Chocolate gravy is sort of a southern secret. People who grew up here in Arkansas know all about it, people who didn’t are amazed that it exists. Basically, you take a big, hot, fluffy, homemade biscuit and cover it in chocolate gravy goodness. Seriously, what is there not to love about that? A chocolate gravy recipe […]