Today we celebrate America's birthday - a country that has become the symbol of freedom throughout the world. A free nation did not just happen. The early colonists had to struggle and work hard for our freedom. In the late 1770's our Founding Fathers rose to fight...
Watermelon and 4th of July are made for each other! They go together like cake and ice cream, or hamburgers and buns, or (you add to this). Summer barbecues are sure to include this best loved fruit and vegetable. (Yes, watermelons are considered both). From its name...
How appropriate it is that we are talking about food of New England here in the chef's cooking corner during this 4th of July season. After all, the American colonies began in New England. The early Pilgrims arrived at Plymouth Colony—part of today’s Massachusetts—too...
The invitation read: "You're Invited to an Evening in Tuscany." No, I did not go to Italy for dinner but enjoyed a glorious evening in the U.S.A. celebrating food from that country. I believe it was the best Italian food this side of the Mediterranean. Tuscany is...
Continuing on with our cookbook tour of New England, let's daydream for a while. It's summertime and the living is easy! If you could take a trip "out east" (that is, if you don't live there now), what state would you want to visit? What city would you want to visit?...
I'm reviewing a cookbook project that a publisher wants to have available this year and I need your help. This new cookbook takes you on a journey from the shores of the Atlantic Ocean, across the wide prairie, to the mountains, and Pacific Ocean. It is called...
The chef is feeling so good about himself! Sigh! Sigh! I just used Power Point for a meeting and it worked! You young readers won't think this is a big deal - but for those of us who haven't always used computers or cell phones, anytime the machine works - that's a...
This is the day we honor all fathers. We show them how much we care and how thankful we are for all they have done for us. Traditionally Fathers are the ones who protect and guard the family. May they always love and protect and care for their children. And God reward...
Here is a breakfast dish you can make tonight and enjoy tomorrow on Father's Day! Dad's like to be remembered, too, and they like to eat! So get your kitchen team together and get this going tonight and SURPRISE! It will be ready for breakfast tomorrow! Â Cheesy Egg...
I want to start out the week announcing a first place winner for one of Snaptail Press books. The Littlest Christmas Kitten by Lee Jackson received First Place from (MIPA) Midwest Independent Publishers Association in the Children's Picture Book category. This is the...
