my version pre-bake We've all gone through cooking ruts. Some probably last longer than others but, they still suck the life out of you. Wracking your brain trying to figure out what to make for your family can become quite stressful. Sometimes, all you need is that one dish that wows, versus generating an entire 3-course meal. I was having a stressful moment the other day in the kitchen but, I nipped it in the bud... I had seen an amazing video on how to make Bloomin' Onion Bread (not to be confused with Outback Steakhouses' … [Read more...]
Cucumber and Carrot Gazpacho
June 1, 2015 By Leave a Comment
Today's recipe is from resident soup expert Serena, aka Seriously Soupy. Serena has not only given soup tours and taught soup classes, but has a catalog of over 100 original soups! Once month you can join Serena on her soupy journey here, at My Judy the Foodie, sharing her wisdom and helping demystify the world of soup. I asked Serena to create a light, yet hearty, chilled soup celebrating the bounty of summer. Here's what Serena has to say: Summer is synonymous with enjoying the outdoors while also trying to beat the … [Read more...]
Raisin Bread for Beginners
May 29, 2015 By Leave a Comment
I've always told my kids it's ok to make mistakes. We learn from our mistakes. As the age-old saying goes, "you never touch a hot stove twice." And so, I attempted to make a very easy Raisin Bread yesterday and failed miserably. The best part was that my kids watched me fail, get frustrated, and try again. I was dubious of the active yeast that I had purchased for the bread making. It was the first time I used a yeast that didn't require mixing with water. When, after 90 minutes covered in a bowl in a warm place, my yeast did … [Read more...]
Help Hungry Kids This Summer- YOUR GIFT WILL BE MATCHED
May 26, 2015 By Leave a Comment
Dear My Judy the Foodie Followers: In a little town in Arkansas, there are kids living in two neighboring low-income apartment buildings. Most of these kids, like many across America, rely on school for regular meals. When the school year ends, these meals will disappear and these kids are in danger of going hungry this summer. You can save summer for hungry kids by making a donation to No Kid Hungry today. Recognizing the need in this community, No Kid Hungry and our local partner approached the managers of both buildings … [Read more...]
