by Brian | Jun 26, 2015 | Cookbook Review, Cookbook Reviews
It is now summer and if you have kids, they are home at last. A leisurely two or three months off from school is, of course, a thing of the past. You may be busier than ever with increased sports events and dance lessons and even summer music lessons. Summer for...
by Brian | Jun 26, 2015 | Recipes
This is an intriguing recipe from Breakfast Comforts by Rick Rodgers. The name here is actually a bit redundant for johnnycakes are always made with cornmeal. They may look like pancakes, but they are the creation Native Americans and have been prepared for centuries....
by Brian | Jun 25, 2015 | Dessert Digest, Recipes
Kim Laidlaw’s Dessert of Day has lovely recipe ideas for every single day of the year. This gallant galette is perfect for the coming 4th of July holiday. On the 4th, you may be overbooked. There’s the fireworks, of course, but also that feast before....
by Brian | Jun 24, 2015 | Cookbook Review, Cookbook Reviews
Growing up, for most of us “grains” meant wheat and perhaps whole wheat and, if the day was exotic, rye. Those were the grains and flours of our kitchens for decades. Today, at least our awareness is raised to a higher level. If you walk past a...
by Brian | Jun 24, 2015 | Recipes
Ever been in the Deep South in the deep of summer? It’s hot. Hothouse hot. That makes the land just about ideal for tomatoes. Along the byways you’ll see acres and acres of green leaves studded with red balls. At times it seems you would be knee deep in...
