I love this recipe. It’s really simple, and as the name implies, they can be done really quickly. I always start by pre-heating the oven, because I can make the biscuits before the oven is done heating up. This recipe was one my grandfather used to make. I loved it as a kid – my […] Read more…
Cooking and Baking
“Joy of Life” Apron
My mother-in-law loves art. When I saw Alexander Henry’s Joy of Life fabric (inspired by the work of Henri Matisse) I new I had to use that for a Christmas gift for her. But what????…… Well she also loves aprons. She always seems to be wearing one when entertaining or cooking. They are very functional, […] Read more…
The Best Pancakes EVER
This morning we made pancakes. It’s become a common event on weekends to make pancakes at some point (yes, even for dinner once in a while). The kids love to help dad make them. Once you try them, you’ll never go back. This recipe has been adapted from The King Arthur Flour 200th Anniversary Cookbook. […] Read more…
The Best Chocolate Chip Cookies EVER
I haven’t made these cookies in a while. I forgot how good they are. These cookies are the best! EVER! They have a perfect hint of molasses from the brown sugar and they stay soft for days. I thought I’d share the recipe with you. These are the cookies my mom used to make with […] Read more…
Pulling Mozzarella
I’ve never thought of hand pulling my own mozzarella, but I recently took a class and I wanted to share what I learned. This is traditional, Italian mozzarella (not the low-moisture version you find in most supermarkets). It is very moist and delicate. Give this a try! One of the things that always deterred me […] Read more…