Tweaking recipes is a compulsion of mine. However, perfected favorites usually get a pass unless I am short of ingredients. This happened on a recent weekend when I woke up craving pancakes. Looked in the fridge, only two eggs! My original recipe calls for four. Determined, I … [Read more...]
Pumpkin Bread reminds me of my mother, which is strange considering that she was not known for making pumpkin bread. When she passed away (at far too young an age), my boss at the time kindly suggested that I include a recipe in our company newsletter for the holidays and that I … [Read more...]
Lots of things in life seem to come down to technique. The following recipe for GF flour tortillas is all about technique. I was determined to have thin tortillas and was disappointed to learn that flour tortillas thicken during cooking. I discovered that I must roll the dough … [Read more...]
Do you have guests coming for the holidays? I always wonder what to serve for those meals that are not covered by the big holiday feast. Like the breakfast or brunch that precedes the gathering...everyone secretly hopes those other meals are extra special too. Thankfully, I … [Read more...]
Thanksgiving is actually my very favorite holiday. It is the perfect balance of family, food, and gratitude. If you have access to a computer...you likely have much to be thankful for. Be sure to remember your local food bank this time of year and give as generously as you are … [Read more...]