Toasting nuts before adding them to a dish can really enhance their flavor. It is simple and takes very little time. You just need to pay attention so they don’t burn… Put the nuts in a dry pan Turn the heat on the stove to medium high Constantly stir nuts so they will brown evenly. Timing… Continue reading How To Toast Nuts
Although it is still a couple weeks away from “Sandwich Week” in the Vannoni household, I have been craving a Cuban Sandwich or Cubano. We went on a family vacation a couple weeks ago and there were Cubanos on several of the menus but, stupidly, I never ordered one. So now, I need to satisfy… Continue reading Cuban Sandwich
Sandwiches are a big part of our lives here. My husband LOVES sandwiches. So much so that twice a year we have “Sandwich Week.” We have one around Father’s Day and another around his birthday. I find a panini press is another gadget/machine I absolutely do not need. First of all, I don’t have any… Continue reading Fake a Panini Press
So the end of the school year is fast approaching. I am excited and terrified at the same time. Definitely more terrified. I have twin kindergarten girls so this is our first year in elementary school. Of course we are going to get something for each of their teachers. They are wonderful, work so hard… Continue reading Homemade Teacher Gifts-Candied Pecans
A few years ago my cousin Anne forwarded us all an email with a tip on how to make your berries last longer. I can’t remember now where she got it but thank you, thank you, thank you! I buy berries all the time. Berries are expensive and there is nothing worse than coming home from the… Continue reading Make Your Berries Last
