Roasted Pumpkin Bisque

Roasted Pumpkin Bisque with Lavender Marshmallows Recipe

  Doug Mabry is an accomplished historian with an expert’s knowledge of esoteric subjects like the tragic Trail of Tears, a barbaric event.  Mabry is one of the least likely … Continued

Chicken Salad with Champagne Mayonnaise Recipe

The first thing to know is that a good mayonnaise recipe has vinegar in it.  You can use a regular, white distilled vinegar, or you can amp up your mayonnaise … Continued

Maple Nut Fudge

Maple Nut Fudge Recipe

Maple Nut Fudge is very sweet, creamy, and full of the delicious maple flavor.  Canadians have known the secret of how wonderful this fudge tastes for a long time – now … Continued

Wild Rice Burger

Wild Rice Burger Recipe

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

Homemade Marshmallows

Homemade Marshmallows Recipe

This Homemade Marshmallow recipe was adapted from several different recipes that I found on the internet.  If you have never had fresh homemade marshmallows, here is your chance!  These marshmallows … Continued

homemade bread crumbs

Homemade Bread Crumbs Recipe

  Learn To Make Homemade Bread Crumbs   There is nothing like homemade bread crumbs to improve the taste of your dish. Fresh homemade bread crumbs taste far better than … Continued

Brazilian Pink Pepper

Brazilian Pink Pepper – Pink Peppercorns (Schinus)     The Pink Peppercorns (Schinus), was founded as a product for trade in 1992.  It was at this time that it was … Continued

Huckleberries

Huckleberry Information and History

Huckleberry – Huckleberries   Did You Know? Evidence has been found the the huckleberry actually got its name from a simple mistake.  Early American colonist, upon encountering the native American … Continued

Birthday Cake History

    Some historians think that the custom of the birthday cake was observed in ancient Greece, and they report that the birthday cake began with the Greeks who used … Continued

Basil - Ocimum Basilicum

Basil – Ocimim Basilicum

  The Greek name for basil means “king”, which shows how highly it has been regarded throughout the ages.  Sweet basil (Ocimum basilicum) is a sun-loving annual with highly aromatic … Continued

Balsamic Vinegar

The BEST Balsamic Vinegars have nothing else added to them – Only The Grapes There is a lot of confusion about balsamic vinegar.  On the grocery shelves you will find $3.00 … Continued

Baking Powder

Baking Powder

How Baking Powder Works – Types of Baking Powder – How To Test Baking Powder Baking Powder is a leavening agent that contains a combination of baking soda, cream of tartar, and … Continued

Baked Alaska

History of Baked Alaska

Baked Alaska History Baked Alaska is also known as omelette la norvienne, Norwegian omelette, omelette surprise, omelette norvegienne, and glace au four. Baked Alaska is ice cream encased in some … Continued

Baba Au Rhum Cake

Baba Au Rhum Cake History

Baba Au Rhum Cake – Baba Au Savarin – Savar   Baba Au Rhum Cake is a small cakes made from yeast dough containing raisins or currants.  Baba Au Rhum … Continued

How to Cook Asparagus

How to Cook Asparagus

 Asparagus Information  How to Cook Asparagus starts with understanding this crisp, sweet vegetable.  The best time to enjoy asparagus is when it is fresh and in season and when it is properly cooked. … Continued