The mainstay of the Mexican diet was, and still is, the tortilla, made from corn.  The tradition continues today with little change.  The kernels are cooked with lime to remove … Continued

Tradition Pumpkin Pie is very popular in the United States and Canada.  In other parts of the world it is rarely served.  It is most popular during the Thanksgiving holiday. … Continued

Also called Three-Milk Cake and Tres Leches Cake.  A dense, moist “three milks” cake topped with a cloud of vanilla whipped cream.  What makes it unusual is that after baked, it … Continued

  Trifle (TRI-fuhl) – The word “trifle” comes from the old French term “trufle,” and literally means something whimsical or of little consequence.  A proper English trifle is made with … Continued

 How To Cook A Turkducken   Turduckens – What the heck is that?  Well, it is a 15 to 16 pound deboned turkey (except for wing bones and drumsticks), a … Continued

Mole Poblano de Guajolote Everyone can enjoy this traditional Mexican Thanksgiving and Christmas dinner recipe of Turkey in Mole Sauce (Mole Poblano de Guajolote) dinner. Mexican Americans and others have … Continued

Stove Top and Slow Cooker Methods Several years ago my daughter Brenda’s dear friend Lena Hennegan, from Russia, hosted a dinner party and served everyone borscht soup as one of … Continued

  What is Vegemite? Vegemite is considered as much a part of Australia’s heritage as kangaroos and the Holden cars.  It is actually an Australian obsession that has become a … Continued

Victoria Sponge Cake is a two-layer sponge-like airy cake that is filled with a layer of jam and whipped cream.  It is cut into small “sandwiches” and served in a … Continued

They call it a fever and it strikes the strongest of fishermen every spring from April through July during spawning season in the Great Lakes region.  The cure is simple … Continued

Watermelon (Citrullus lanatus, family Cucurbitaceae) is a vine-like flowering plant and loosely considered a melon.  It has a smooth hard exterior with a juicy sweet interior flesh.  This melon is … Continued

  History of West Coast Clam Chowder: West Coast Clam Chowder (California, Oregon and Washington), milk or cream is the key to outstanding clam chowder.  The debate among cooks is … Continued

 Amish Pie Recipe The origin of the name Shoofly pie and Wet-Bottom Shoofly Pie Pie has been debated for years and will probably never ultimately be solved.  The most logical … Continued

Whoopie pies are considered a New England phenomenon and a Pennsylvania Amish tradition.  They have also been known as a “gobs” in Western Pennsylvania (see Gob History below). They are … Continued

This meat-free Wild Rice Burger is a wonderful healthy alternative to beef in a hamburger.  Wild rice is a very healthy grain and makes a substantial base for a vegetarian … Continued