Nothing beats wings on game day, or any other day for that matter. We have tried wings everywhere they are offered including those that range from those in Buffalo,NY to Southern Fried to Korean BBQ (which by the way is very good if you have never had- Try the...
A few years back, perhaps 10 to be exact. We took the girls to Dylan’s Candy Bar in New York. Amongst the many confections one in particular caught my eye. They had chocolate birthday candles decorated with sprinkles. Sadly, they did not have the numbers need for the girl’s...
My husband loves biscuits. They require few ingredients, most of which you probably already have on hand. They are great with eggs, jam, and especially fruit. To make your own follow the simple instructions below. Ingredients: 2 cups self rising soft wheat flour 1/8 teaspoon baking powder 1 tablespoon sugar...
There is nothing as satisfying as homemade pasta. We don’t make it frequently, but when we do it is always a big hit. It is quite simple to make and requires few ingredients. Ingredients 2 cups all purpose flour 3 large eggs water Pulse flour in food...
The girls always love making peppermint bark for family and friends during the holidays (read as: they love to eat it). After several years of experimentation this is the recipe we generated. Ingredients: 3 1/2 cups semi sweet chocolate chips or bittersweet chocolate (this melt more evenly than chopped...
On a recent holiday from school, I asked my youngest how she want to spend the day. Without a moment’s hesitation she said she wanted to make caramel cages. Having done this as a child about her age, I could relate. The day’s agenda was set. There are several...
We are always looking for delicious and healthy ‘go to’ snacks for after school or whenever hunger beckons. One of our all time favorites is this savory yogurt dish. Growing up, my Mom would make it whenever we had guests and occasionally for daily consumption. It has only 3...
We all know of the powers of almonds, the new IT food. They can be blanched, diced, sliced, slivered, ground in to flour, or processed into milk. They can be eaten in a variety of ways as well toasted, salted, smoked, or candied. The almond is native to the Mediterranean...
We love to travel. We enjoy the change in scenery, the break from the hustle and bustle of everyday, and in my family we particularly like the culinary experience. On a recent trip to Mexico, we discovered these wonderful seasoned nuts which were quite literally addicting. They were tangy...
3 Crisp Apples: Gala, Macintosh, and Pink Lady work well 1/3 Cup Sugar 2-3 Cinnamon sticks Place 2 inches of water in 2 quart sauce pan. Add the sugar and cinnamon sticks to the pan. Bring mixture to boil, then reduce to simmer. Meanwhile cut apples in half...