As you probably know by now my husband and I took a trip to France in September of 2016. One of my favorite days was the day we went to The Cook’s Atelier for their “A Day in Burgundy” cooking class. We learned so much, met wonderful people and had a simply marvelous day. In addition… Continue reading Get The Most From Your Vanilla Bean
Ok, I will assume you have buttered and floured your pan according to your recipe directions. If you can’t get it out of the pan at all, the cooling process won’t matter much. For most recipes when something is baked in a pan, you cool it in the pan, on a rack, for 10 minutes.… Continue reading How to Cool a Cake on a Rack
Thanksgiving is fast approaching and it might just be my favorite holiday. No distraction or hype with presents or egg hunts or costumes… just the beauty of sharing a meal with your loved ones. It is all about food and family. As the little tag line under my blog title suggests, these are my two… Continue reading Keep Your Mashed Potatoes Warm
It doesn’t happen all the time, but it definitely happens. I usually burn myself on the oven. But, I have also burned myself on the stove and most recently on the handle of a pan that had been in the oven. If I would slow down and pay attention I could probably avoid most of… Continue reading Relieve Kitchen Burns
I love bacon. I know that doesn’t make me special; everyone loves bacon. I actually make it pretty often and it can be such a hassle. A pan is only big enough for about 6 pieces… and that is if you jam them in there. You could be at the stove for ages just trying to… Continue reading How to Cook Bacon in the Oven
Garlic & Olive Oil 