Are you familiar with the way your particular oven cooks? Or, do you simply use your oven for pan storage? Do you have individual measuring cups for non-liquid measurements? Or, do you simply use your Pyrex measuring glass for everything? Do you really know the difference between Baking Soda and Baking Powder? When baking, should you use eggs that are room temperature only? In just four short hours, I not only got the answers to these questions but, I was instrumental in baking (from scratch) over 5 different items … [Read more...]
Slow Cooking: (Baked) Apples
November 14, 2011 By 5 Comments
I loved the week of slow cookery so much that I'm continuing my love affair with my crock pot this week too. Over the weekend, when reaching in the fridge for some homemade apple butter, I realized that we had finally depleted our handsome supply from our harvest trip back in October. However, I was still eager to try a new apple-based recipe and Mom's Baked Apples came to mind. Actually, my ears were really perked when I read a recent blog post a few weeks earlier called "Baked Apple Methodone" over at Foodtrainers, I specifically … [Read more...]
Homemade Caramel Corn
October 26, 2011 By 5 Comments
With Halloween approaching, my apartment is filling up with a plethora of unopened bags of candy. I've made a vow to myself and kids that we wouldn't dip into our sweet stash before October 31st. I'm also on a quest to keep experimenting; I'm making homemade versions of otherwise not so healthy store bought goods. Today, I found myself in the kitchen making my very own batches of homemade Caramel Corn. I would never think to purchase Caramel Corn simply because it's so sugary and sweet. However, I have many fond memories of sleeping … [Read more...]
October in Pink
October 17, 2011 By Leave a Comment
In honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month and to continue celebrating the many fruitful bounties of the fall harvest (APPLES), I’m delighted to offer a guest post today by another heralded breast cancer ambassador, Jennie. Through My Judy the Foodie, Jennie and I learned that we have a bond that will last forever. We both are daughters of mothers with breast cancer. Although, Jennie is luckier than me. Her mother is a survivor. Today Jennie reveals to us her mother’s celebrated version of the Apple Crisp. In addition to breaking … [Read more...]
