One of the things I loved about going to Grandma Upton’s house was knowing that whatever she cooked up, was sure to be amazing. She had a simple way about her and the way she cooked. She kept a “drippings” can next to the stove that held bacon grease and was often scooped out of for
I love the tastes of summer! Whether it is hamburgers being grilled, fresh corn salad, or a perfectly ripened watermelon. But one of my favorite all time recipes is the classic Strawberry Shortcake! I am not sure if I love it because the sweet berries burst with flavor, the buttery shortcakes are topped with whipped
Ohh my word! In a time when life is moving a crazy speed, what would you do if you had a few unexpected hours in your day? That happened to me. Today! I thought I was going to work but there was a last minute schedule change and I had the whole afternoon off. I
For some reason, I have had a serious aversion to eggplant. I probably sounded like the beloved Suess character who does not like green eggs and ham, he does not like them, Sam I am! But something changed my mind. It was not a goat, boat, house, mouse, box, or even an adorable fox. It was
I remember the first time I read that Martha Stewart had made her marshmallows from scratch. I thought..GEEZ woman..get a life! I mean you can buy a bag of marshmallows for a $1.50! But then I saw a recipe for the marshmallows and figured I would give it a shot. At least I could cross that
If you are from the West Coast you know all about SEE’s candy. Anything with the simple See’s label is going to be absolutely amazing from their caramel lollipops, melt in your mouth Almond Rocca, or creamy pieces of fudge. Well, the great news is you don’t have to go to a See’s candy store to
You know summer is getting close when the days start getting longer and insulated boots get traded in for flip-flops. But for me, nothing says summer is around the corner like baskets of red sun-ripened strawberries from the grocery story, or better yet, fresh from a local fruit stand or field. When I saw berries for
Is it just me or did we just skip February? I am amazed at how fast 2017 is rolling and I am afraid it is just going to pick up speed from here! Well, a bit of catch up from my last post. I had a huge 10-day book/author tour that resulted in stopping at
Making these amazing treats will be a huge with your friends and family. Andy, when they find out you made it in your crock pot they are going to go nuts. Literally! These treats are a bit time consuming so make a double batch and be prepared to have the best smelling home on the block!