Gardening, Recipes & Home Décor Tips
Once again, a friend in need is a friend indeed! Over the years you've helped me to select a new washing machine, a [Read more...]
MAY I TELL YOU A LITTLE SECRET? I'm crazy about Blue Cheese Dressing. It's my favorite dipping-sauce for everything from raw veggies to French fries. I prefer it to vinaigrette for dressing lettuce greens, especially if I'm drinking wine while eating those greens. … [Read more...]
I made Bubble and Squeak the other day, and it comforted my soul. It comforted Brenda Johnsons's soul, too, because I made up a plate for her to taste-test. Here's my version of this British classic, along with the answer to your burning question: "What the heck is … [Read more...]
Honk if you love Classic Banana Pudding! This timeless treasure features cookies, bananas, and vanilla custard, all of which are lovingly layered beneath a mountain of meringue. I make the dessert from scratch, just as my mother did in the 1960s. Here's the video how-to … [Read more...]
Holy shamrock, Batman! I made this stew the other day, and it totally rocked my world. It's a symphony … [Read more...]
Here's the printable recipe from my "Skillet Pineapple Upside Down Cake" video that was recently published on YouTube. This 1920s dessert is moist and buttery with a caramelized brown sugar and pineapple topping. It's beyond easy to make. All you need is an oven-proof … [Read more...]
It is generally understood that when you need just a rib or two of celery, you must pay for an entire stalk, or "bunch" of it. What to do with the remaining ribs? Freeze 'em. You'll be grateful to have the chopped, ready-to-use veggie on hand the next time you plan an … [Read more...]
If you only know the sad, commercially-produced Ciabatta that supermarkets sell, then I have wonderful news for you. Homemade Ciabatta is the real deal, as evidenced by its crackling-crisp crust, its yeasty perfume, and its soft, "open" crumb. You can make this bit of … [Read more...]
Here's the printable recipe from the "Tuscan Bean Soup" episode that was recently published on my YouTube channel. The soup is as colorful as it is healthy and delicious. Furthermore, it's lightning-fast to make -- just 30 minutes from start to finish. Hungry? This … [Read more...]
Here's the written recipe from the "Homemade Hot Dog Buns" video that was recently published on YouTube. The buns are something to sing about! They are soft and pillowy on the inside, and golden and buttery on the topside. In other words, they are the perfect compliment … [Read more...]
For Christmas, Mr. Fox gave me the Bröd and Taylor Professional Knife Sharpener. I could not be happier with it. Unlike the myriad sharpeners I have purchased and dumped over the years, this one actually works. Would you like to see the gadget in action? Here we … [Read more...]
Here's the printable recipe from my latest YouTube episode, "Classic Rice Pudding." This long-forgotten dessert deserves a comeback. Why? Because it's creamy-dreamy delicious. It's gluten-free, too, if that … [Read more...]
