Photo courtesy of The California Artichoke Advisory Board (CAAB)   The globe artichoke (Cynara scolymus), also called “French artichoke” and “green artichoke,” derives its common name from the northern Italian … Continued

Check out my family’s favorite apple pie recipe, Mom’s Apple Pie.   Apple pies or tarts have shown up, in one form or another, since the Middle Ages. 1381 – … Continued

How Many Appetizers To Serve Per Person   If you choose to serve an appetizer before a meal, consider the meal and what you will be serving and try to select … Continued

  Angel Food cake is thought to be a takeoff of the Sponge Cake, Cornstarch Cake, Silver Cake, and/or Snow-drift Cake.  There are several theories on who originated this Angel … Continued

The native people (Indigenous People) of Alaska have a distinct version of ice cream called Akutaq (also known as Eskimo Ice Cream).  It is not creamy ice cream as we … Continued

Agave (pronounced ah-GAH-vay) nectar is a syrup made from the agave plant.  It has become popular in recent years as people look for healthier alternatives to white sugar.  Called agave, … Continued

  Flat Iron Steak Recipe … What’s All The Buzz About? This Flat Iron Steak article, recipe, and photos were shared with me by Eric Turner. Just when you assumed there … Continued

Accent Seasoning – Spike Seasoning: Accent Seasoning – A seasoning also called MSG (Monosodium Glutamate).  It is commonly used in Asian cooking.  It is not a favored seasoning or enhancer … Continued

Homemade Lime Gum Drops – I love gum drops!  Now that I have tested and developed this wonderful lemon gum drop recipe, I will never have to purchase them again. … Continued

Homemade Lemon Gum Drops – I have always loved gum drops.  Now that I have tested and developed this wonderful lemon gum drop recipe, I will never have to purchase … Continued

Honey Spice Chocolate Truffles are the most luxurious chocolate truffles ever, using the wonderful flavor of honey.  These truffles will literally melt in your mouth, plus they are so simple to … Continued

Honeycomb Candy is also known by various names around the world, such as Sponge Candy, Hokey pokey, puff candy, cinder toffee, sponge toffee or candy, molasses puffs, fairy candy, and … Continued

The contrast between the sweet and salty is so wonderful in this Chocolate Sea Salt Caramel Candy. This is one of my favorite candy indulgences when I am looking to … Continued

Divinity Fudge – Sea Foam Candy Divinity Candy melts in your mouth as it is so light and fluffy.  My mother was known for her divinty and this recipe always … Continued

Crystallized Candied Edible Flowers make beautiful decorations for desserts and can last up to one year.  Not only do they taste amazing, but they add an elegant, romantic, and delicious … Continued