COOLEST TIP EVER!!!

I found this little gem of a video yesterday and it was instantly one of those moments where you close your eyes and think to yourself...DUH!! Why didn't I know about this 20 years ago!!!If you EVER use frosting bags and tips, you HAVE to watch this video from Karen's Cookies....

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Palmer House Cook Book

Ernest Amiet was a classically trained chef who trained in France, Switzerland and England before landing in Chicago at the Palmer House. The Palmer House is still in existence in Chicago. The first version, was built as a wedding present for his...

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BEST CARROT CAKE IN THE WORLD

Carrot Cake recipes are a dime a dozen, everyone has one. I have been making the same old recipe (not this one) for as long as I can remember, but today's post is replacing that old recipe card for sure. This recipe is SO good ...full of carrots, pineapple, coconut,...

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Dining With The Washingtons

As I stated in the Lucindaville Abecedary, Dining With The Washingtons is a glorious book. It may look like a stuffy old academic tome from the Mount Vernon Ladies’ Association, but it is a breath of fresh air when you open the covers. Yes, it is a well researched scholarly...

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CROCKPOT CHICKEN CHILI

This is a new recipe experiment for us and I must tell you it was delightful. It is one of those rare meals that is not only good for you, but it's very tasty, very hearty and it rings all the familiar bells of comfort food.This recipe...

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The Ciao Bella Book of Gelato and Sorbetto

Years ago...I would venture into Whole Foods and grab a pint of the most delicious blood orange sorbet made by Ciao Bella.Then the evil queen...also known as Oprah, decided to make Ciao Bella's Blood Orange Sorbet one of her "favorite things."Poof...It was gone. Oprah's minions...

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Not A Cookbook -- A Birthday

Edith Newbold Jones, 1870 by Edward Harrison MayToday is Edith Wharton's 150th birthday. In that spirit, we thought we would go back and look a couple of cookbook posts on the Edwardian era. Enjoy.Edwardian Glamour Cooking Without TearsLast Dinner on the Titanic...

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PISTACHIO PUDDING with a twist

Today's post is more of an idea, rather than a real recipe. Picky-picky husband loves the old Watergate Salad. I never thought of it as a salad, but that's what they called it: instant pistachio pudding, Cool Whip and crushed pineapple...talk about shades of childhood!!I re-discovered...

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JAM BARS

I saw this great recipe on Monica's web site Lick the Bowl Good, the other day and thought picky-picky husband would enjoy them (I was right!!). They are similar to a raspberry shortbread bar that I posted about a year ago, but even easier to make.This fruit bar gets even more...

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Ancient Grains for Modern Meals

This past year we cooked a lot of “ancient grains” in our kitchen, prompted by a birthday gift of 5 pounds of quinoa. Yes, Virginia, I am the kind of girl who finds 5 pounds of quinoa a spectacular birthday gift. Along with quinoa we consumed a...

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Handheld Pies

Handheld Pies was one of many Christmas cookbooks. The reason I got his book as a present was clearly stated. My friend, Ann believed that she would like to eat some of the handheld pies on the cover. Seemed like a good plan.The book is fairly straightforward. The twist...

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QUICK STEAK and GRAVY

This great week night dinner is fast and satisfying for sure.  It is  made with cubed beef steak and is versatile enough to feed two or twenty.  It's rich brown gravy is flawless and the whole thing is table ready in about 35  minutes (depending on the thickness...

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PEANUT BUTTER KRISPIE TREATS

This recipe has been around forever; it is one of those classic sweet treats from our childhood.  Picky-picky husband is a big fan of the old fashioned Rice Krispie treats made with melted marshmallows, so he initially resisted this peanut butter version (he resists change). ...

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SPAGHETTI

On snowy winter days, when it is good to stay close to home, I enjoy making dinner in the slow cooker. One of our favorite's is spaghetti; our kids were raised on this recipe and it is one of picky-picky husbands favorites.The thick and hearty sauce and tender meatballs really...

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CHOCOLATE SILK PIE

Have you ever had a cream pie dessert that, was (not only) outrageously delicious, but the  "mouth feel" was absolutely sublime? That is the perfect description for this chocolate silk pie; it is the smoothest, creamiest, chocolate filling we have ever eaten!!   CHOCOLATE...

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Not A Cookbook -- A Blogger Cooks

We posted about Countess Morphy's Recipes of All Nations. Recently our reader, Chandra, found an old copy of this book and decided to cook the entire book. Seriously...She began her quest with this question: "Where do I buy a whole pig's head?" Indeed!Here is the link to...

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TOFFEE GRAHAMS

Quick....Easyand Totally Addicting !!The first time I ate Toffee Grahams was at a cookie exchange about 20+ years ago. With tons of different cookies to choose from, I noticed people kept going back to these treats; one taste and I was "hooked".   What do they taste...

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