edibles, general journal posts, images

In Search of Future Pies.

I went apple picking a couple of weeks ago and had a lovely time with the family. The air was crisp and the day was slightly overcast with hints of sun peaking through. The clouds were fluffy and dainty in a sky that was a clean shade of blue. I have never been apple picking so […]

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edibles, images

Time to Bake the Donuts!

I love Sur La Table because every time I go into that store, I see something new I want to try. During one recent visit, my husband picked up a donut pan, one you use to bake donuts vs. frying them. There were a few donut mixes to choose from, and we decided to try the […]

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edibles

Sluurpp!

Homemade smoothies can be a quick and healthy snack for kids, but take that term as a controlled experience, not an invitation to a calorie and sugar fest. In my house, some frozen fruit, 100% juice, an 8 ounce glass and a straw go a long way. Use fresh fruit, but frozen fruit is just […]

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edibles, interviews

Cheesy Dreams–Wendy Makes Mozzarella

Cheese is a dreamy proposition. It is delicious and with so many varieties you can get salty, nutty, aged, soft, hard, sharp, mild, creamy goodness. It makes a piece of bread sing and took cake to another level. Sadly, I am allergic to cheese. I don’t break out in hives, my throat does not close […]

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edibles

Saturday Morning Home Fries

Every Saturday I cook breakfast for the family and without fail it has to be eggs, papas (that’s potatoes in Spanish) and bacon. I usually bake some hash brown patties and call it day, however lately I have been into making home fries. It is really a simple execution. Use a good quality hard anodized […]

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