The cover of Tom & Joe’s Diner menu says it all. “Tom & Joes’s Diner…Where People Meet and Eat. Generations Serving Generations.” I’ve told you many times that the people we meet on our travels are the most important part of our road trips. It’s the “locals” who set the tone for the “feel” of […]
French Toast – No Bread Left Behind!
French toast is such an easy breakfast treat…and a great way to use up “old” bread. Recently we invited company for dinner. And half a loaf of French bread was left over after the meal. You know I hate to throw anything away, so I threw the slices in a plastic bag. Then those slices […]
Two Easter Recipes Revisited – Try Them This Week!
I’m busy sorting my Cuba photos and notes from our cruise last week and I promise to share all of our adventures with you soon. But Easter is almost here so I revisited and reposted several of my holiday recipes for you to try. Click HERE to see how to make pickled eggs and beets. […]
Irish Soda Bread – A St. Paddy’s Day Tradition
Man does not live by bread alone. But St. Paddy’s Day wouldn’t be the same without this tasty baked tradition. Let me share my take on Irish Soda Bread! Now click right HERE for my recipe. I created this recipe several years ago, and it’s much easier to make than you might think. And who […]
Banana Nut Bread – A Make Ahead Bake Ahead Treat
Banana Nut Bread is a great breakfast treat…any day of the year. The other day we took a short road trip to visit a dear friend here in the Heartland, and I wanted to take her a gift from my kitchen. I remembered I had some overripe bananas in my freezer, so I knew just […]
In Memoriam…My Heart Hurts
In Memoriam. It seems we are forced to say those words more and more often in these turbulent times. I feel I must take a moment to step back and reach out to all of my Jewish friends. My heart hurts for you…and for your faith. I am truly sorry for the tragedy that struck […]
Company Is Coming! But First More Garlic Herb Bread
I LOVE to welcome company since it gives me a chance to pull out all the stops and cook up a storm! And let’s face it. Our house is never cleaner than when we’re expecting houseguests. So this next week will be a whirlwind for me. Tomorrow I’m heading to another local high school to […]
Back To School…With LOTS of Herbs!
In case you wonder if I’ve dropped off the face of the earth…fear not! But my blog writing schedule has been interrupted by MANY items on my calendar, including a trip back to school! No…I’m not enrolling. I am headed to a local high school tomorrow. But first I’ll be heading to my herb garden […]
Leftover Chicken? This Wrap Makes Leftovers Taste Delish!
I am not fond of leftovers. At all. In fact I often beg my neighbors to take them off my hands as soon as we finish a meal. I’m always looking for ways to make leftovers NOT taste like leftovers. So when I found myself with two pieces of leftover fried chicken in the refrigerator […]
During National Sandwich Month – Try My Kitchen Sink Panini
In case you didn’t already know…August is National Sandwich Month. Sandwiches come in all shapes and sizes. Hot ones, cold ones, fat ones and skinny ones. And you can stuff just about anything between two slices of bread. (Heck, you can even skip the bread and use a piece of lettuce to hold in all […]