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Aug 14

The Wicked Noodle

The Wicked Noodle A very interesting name for a food blog, “The Wicked Noodle”, it brings to mind a culinary adventure. Kristy started her website in January 2009 and she has developed and shaped it in an attractive way. For a few months, she w (read full article)

Interviewing Foodies, The Wicked Noodle, Writing

Aug 09

Pate Brisee Dough

One of the first things you learn how to make in Culinary school for pastry arts, is doughs. Here is a lovely recipe you can put together and use right away or freeze for up to a month, or keep in your refrigerator and use over two to three days. Pie (read full article)

Baking Tips, Pate Brisse Dough, recipe, Writing

Aug 05

Cookbook: Cooking Essentials

Over the past few years I have looked into a number of cookbooks and this time I was searching for a really good book to give as a wedding gift. This book was sent to me when I had a short subscription with Cooking Club of America, back in 2007. I ne (read full article)

Cooking Club of America, Cooking Essentials, Recommended Cookbooks, Writing

Jul 21

Hot Mocha Souffle

This is a delicious chocolate dessert and I found it in the cookbook “Desserts & After Dinner Treats”. They provide you step-by-step instructions and I did mention the book before. You cannot go wrong with a souffle, and you’ll (read full article)

baking, Baking Tips, Chocolate, Hot Mocha Souffle, Recipes, Recommended Cookbooks, Writing

Jul 19

What’s The Buzz About?

In the brand new August edition of Bon Appetit magazine, I read about a New Yorker who is involved with bee keeping. she does it right in Manhattan, on the rooftop of an apartment building. I learned quite a bit from the article, including the fact (read full article)

bee keeping, bon appetit magazine, Did you know?, Writing

Jul 05

Dessert Floats

Drinks are so overlooked, aren’t they? I freely admit that many nights I’m so engrossed in the preparation of food that I forget to even think about drinks with dinner. Sad, really because there are so many types. One of our favorites is (read full article)

Dessert, drinks, ice cream, summer cooking

Jun 30

Frozen Puff Pastry

Here is a fast and simple recipe that is not made from scratch, but it will delight your family everytime. Raspberry Napolean 1 package (17 1/4 oz) frozen puff pastry, thawed 1 cup cold milk 1 package (3.4 oz) instant vanilla pudding mix 1 cup heavy (read full article)

Baking Tips, frugal, Puff Pastry Dessert, Trying Something New, Writing

Jun 27

Poaching Fruit

Poached Fruit Be sure to respect the fruit and while peeling it, let the fruit tell you its shape.  Cut in half  to gently remove the pit or melon ball the center. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ 8 to 10 pieces of fresh fruit (pealed and cut in half) 2 (read full article)

Poaching Fruit, Trying Something New, Vegetarian, Writing

Jun 23

Great Recipes for Camping at Home

This summer, many of us are opting to stay home and vacation rather than spend the money to go somewhere out-of-town. If your family is one of those that has decided to ”stay-cation” this summer, don’t be bummed out…you ca (read full article)

family, frugal, meal ideas

Jun 21

It’s Officially Summer!

Summer begins today, and whether it’s been hot where you’re at for a few weeks or will be heating up soon, Half Hour Meals has just the right recipes to keep your kitchen cool this season. Start with our fabulous sandwich recipes like Ban (read full article)

Member recipes, no-cook meals, Recipes, summer

Jun 14

“Soups On!

Growing up, I remember hearing “Soups On”, being called to us when we were out playing, and whoever was doing the cooking beckoned us to the table. Those were the two words we loved hearing because we always played hard, and being at that (read full article)

healthy cooking, Hearty Soups, Writing

Jun 14

“Soups On”

Growing up, I remember hearing “Soups On”, being called to us when we were out playing, and whoever was doing the cooking beckoned us to the table. Those were the two words we loved hearing because we always played hard, and being at that (read full article)

healthy cooking, Hearty Soups, Writing

Jun 11

A Feast for Dad

This Father’s Day, give Dad a break from the grill and satisfy his craving for meat and potatoes with this easy-to-make feast from your oven. The star of the meal is a hearty Beef Brisket Sandwich in a tangy barbeque sauce, served on your favorite (read full article)

easy meals, Entertaining, family, Holidays, meal ideas

Jun 09

Molding Foods

At some time or another, most cooks have used a mold of some type. There are ice cube trays, martini glasses, pie tins, loaf pans, cake pans, muffin pans, rings, jello molds, popsicle molds and candy ones, too. They come in all shapes and sizes and a (read full article)

Brioche, Cream Horn Molds, Did you know?, Molds, Writing

Jun 07

Vote For Dawn Hall

How exciting, our very own Dawn Hall has an audition video up at Oprah’s Search for the Next TV Star! I had the pleasure of interviewing Dawn for Half Hour Meals and she is such a delight. Mom, tragedy survivor and author of 10 books (she’ (read full article)

Cooking shows, Featured Member, Food Shows, members

Jun 02

Cater Your Own Wedding and Save

  It’s June and that means time for weddings! The Wedding Report.com estimates that the average wedding costs about $23,040, not including the cost of the engagement ring, honeymoon, wedding planner or bridal consultant! They also report tha (read full article)

cooking tips, Entertaining, frugal, how to, wedding reception

May 30

Cranberry Tea Bread

This is one of the recipes we prepared in culinary school. Quick Breads/ Cranberry Tea Bread Batter: 6 1/2 oz butter 5 oz sugar 2 large eggs 2 T orange zest 1 t almond extract 1 T orange juice 7 oz A. P. flour 1/2 t baking soda 3 oz buttermilk 1/2 c (read full article)

baking, Baking Tips, Cranberry Tea Bread, half hour meals, QUICK BREADS, Trying Something New, Writing

May 27

Cold Drink for a Hot Day- Eskimo Cups

Hot weather has arrived just in time  for the Memorial Day holiday, and I bet you’re thinking about a cold drink right about now aren’t you? I know I am! In my quest for cool refreshment, I decided I wanted something different than te (read full article)

May 24

An Apple a Day

Though Ben Franklin may have written the term, ‘An apple a day keeps the doctor away.’ in Poor Richard’s Almanack, it certainly wasn’t the origin of the saying. No one is 100% sure where it was first spoken, but there’s (read full article)

apples, Breakfast, family, Grilling, health, Holidays, Nutrition

May 21

Hooked On Pasta!

“Pasta Cookbook” I know I talked about this book before but please allow me to recommend it once again. These wonderful photographs are printed on glossy pages with almost every conceivable recipe, to tempt even the most finicky eater, t (read full article)

Affordable Cookbooks, Borders, Pasta Cookbook, Recommended Cookbooks, review, Writing

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