Storing Hard Boiled Eggs

  Question: We are preparing (and decorating) some hard-boiled Easter eggs in advance.  How long will they keep in the refrigerator and still be edible? Answer: Check out my article … Continued

Internal Temperature of Chicken and Turkey

  Question: At what temperature and how long should boneless chicken breasts cook in the oven?  I have recipes that calls for 20 minutes and ones for up to 1 … Continued

Vegetable Buying Guide, Winter Squash

Types of Squash – Summer and Winter Squash

  How To Purchase and Prepare Perfect Squash       Check out my large collection of Squash Recipes.   The Definition of Squash:  The fruits of various members of the … Continued

Afternoon Tea Guidelines

Afternoon Tea Guidelines and More

Afternoon Tea Guidelines and More Let us help you become an expert host/hostess for your next Afternoon Tea Party. Provided are helpful Afternoon Tea guidelines to properly prepare and store … Continued

Perfect Corn on the Cob

Perfect Corn on the Cob – Boiling Corn

How to Cook Corn on the Cob – Please, never over cook your fresh corn! Boiling is the quickest, easiest, and tastiest way to prepare perfect corn on the cob.  Too many … Continued

Perfect Baked Potato - No-Foil Baked Potato

Perfect Baked Potato Recipe

How To Cook A Perfect Baked Potato – No Foil Baked Potato  A Perfect Baked Potato will have a crisp skin with a light and fluffy inside. The steps to … Continued

Organizing Kitchen Clutter

  Keeping A Clear Out The Clutter Promise Promising to clear out the clutter is a common New Year’s resolution.  In fact, getting organized is one of the top New … Continued

Junk drawer

Organizing Junk Drawer

The Junk Drawer Holds Everything But Junk   Frankly, my junk drawer is insulted! I did not mean to insult it, but apparently I have.  Perhaps that is why, over … Continued

Fondant Icing Questions and Recipes

  Fondant Marshmallow Icing  – Questions and Recipes By Peggy Weaver   QUESTION: I love your web pages.  I wonder if you could leave in the refrigerator a rolled fondant … Continued

Ski Slope Cake

Ski Slope Cake Recipe

Ski Slope Cake Recipe This is a fun Ski Slope Cake to make –  plus it let’s you use your imagination in decorating this mountain of a cake.  It is … Continued

Peaches and Cream Pie Recipe

  Peaches and Cream Pie is delicious and so easy to make, and is the taste of summer!  Fresh peaches smothered in a rich custard.  Peaches and cream unite for … Continued

Pasta with Roasted Cauliflower

Pasta with Roasted Cauliflower and Anchovies Recipe

Pasta with Roasted Cauliflower and Anchovies recipe features roasted cauliflower and anchovies.   This my version of the popular Italian pasta recipe.  This pasta is so good that you’ll want … Continued

Perfect White Rice

How To Cook Perfect White Rice Recipe

How To Boil Perfect Rice – Rice Cooking Chart Perfect White Rice can be a great side dish with almost any main course when prepared correctly.  Fear no more, crunchy or soggy … Continued

Parmigiano Reggiano Grits Souffle Recipe

Parmigiano Reggiano Grits Soufflé  is a fabulous recipe that is courtesy of Virginia Willis. Check out Virginia’s website, Virginia Willis Culinary Productions. Virginia says, “Southerners have a tendency to call … Continued

Linguine with Tomatoes and Basil

Linguine with Tomatoes and Basil Recipe

Linguine with Tomatoes and Basil is the perfect pasta recipe for those hot summer days when you garden is plentiful with fresh vine-ripened tomatoes and fresh basil. Just thinking of … Continued