I love my pantry. I can’t begin to tell you the drama and headaches it has saved me! Whether it’s a place to hide for a second and eat another mouthful of chocolate, or not stressing out when that late night realization hits that my kids somehow burned through a Read more…
With “flu season” upon us and the nightly news reporting frightening data about the novel coronavirus outbreak, we tend to look for information to comfort and reassure us. For me, the wealth of knowledge found in our herbal heritage offers both comfort and intriguing research topics. Sometimes the way to Read more…
Cookies seem to spring up everywhere this time of year. Last week, even the children’s librarian at our local public library was passing out homemade cookies as part of a community wide cookie scavenger hunt! Yet when asking friends and family what type of cookie is the BEST no one Read more…
As a child, I often looked at the seasonal eggnog cartons in the local grocery store and wondered who first created the recipe and where in the world it came from? After all, carrying on a tradition without knowing “the why” seemed rather pointless. Especially when you really stop and Read more…
Have you ever tried to cook a complete meal without using a spoon for stirring, dishing out or tasting your creation? Where would professional chefs and home cooks be without this simple yet essential tool? Come along with me as we explore the history of the spoon. Spoons likely predate Read more…
When asking friends and relatives what they would like for Christmas, their birthday, or even Mother’s Day the gift that comes up time and again is hand-knit dishcloths. Simple, practical, and yet elegant, these timeless tools are used by women (and men) daily all over the country! No matter the Read more…
Tried and True, Old Fashioned Vinegar Pie Vinegar Pie, although funky sounding, is actually a very tasty, historical dish. It was frequently consumed from the Colonial times through World War II, and it is making a comeback today. Tasting similar to a lemon-custard pie, it has been called the Poor Read more…
