Inexpensive balsamic vinegar can easily be transformed into a magical condiment that tastes like a million bucks! I don’t know about all of you, but this pandemic is wearing on my nerves. And my taste buds too. I am struggling to come up with new ideas for our seven nights a week eating at home. […]
Wing Dingers – An Old Recipe Rediscovered And Shared
Wing Dingers. I hadn’t thought about that recipe for at least thirty years! This Covid19 crisis keeps me searching for ways to stay connected. And one afternoon while chatting with a dear old pal (Her name is Marcia…but we call her “Marge”) I asked her what she was making for dinner. She said she was […]
Old Fashioned Strawberry Shortcake – Mom’s Recipe
Strawberry shortcake is an early summer ritual at our house. That dessert never fails to bring a smile to the face of anyone seated at our table. And last week I got a real surprise that made my day. Nancy, one of my high school classmates, lives on a beautiful farm. She texted me to […]
Copper Pots Need Polishing? – Just Grab Your Hot Sauce!
After our crazy trip home to the Heartland I began to deep clean our house from top to bottom. I just knew I would never be able to sleep if we didn’t deep clean absolutely everything in our home. And thank God for that huge can of Lysol I brought with us from Florida! I […]
Try My Smoked Salmon “Martini” – A Beautiful Presentation
I am willing to bet you’ve never eaten a martini. But I’m here to tell you it’s time for you to give this show-stopping appetizer a try. While growing up I couldn’t begin to count the number of times Mom said “Patty Ann, we eat with our eyes first!” Mom’s lesson is one I’ve never […]
Cilino’s – A True Taste Of Italy In Small Town Iowa
Cilino’s. The restaurant name was the first clue. We had stumbled upon a real Italian restaurant on the main street of tiny Wellman, Iowa. IMPORTANT INFO: At the time of this posting Cilino’s in Wellman is CLOSED on Mondays and Tuesdays! Be sure to check their Facebook page for any further updates. Let Me Set […]
Spaghetti Puttanesca – A Pasta Dish That’s Meemaw Approved
Happy New Year from our winter snowbird nest in Florida! I know it’s been a LONG time since I’ve shared a new blog post with all of you, but I think this is the last “test” of my newly updated website that now boasts extra security measures for all of us. Today I’m writing this […]
This Chicken Marinade May Be Your Grilling Go To Sauce
I’ve never been a big fan of BBQ sauce, but I recently discovered a marinade for grilled chicken that has made me reconsider that statement. The other day I was looking for some kind of sauce or marinade that might “jazz up” some chicken pieces I had thawed out for dinner. And that’s when I […]
Spiced Tart Cherry And Pear Sauce – Forget The Cranberries This Thanksgiving
I am not a big fan of cranberry sauce. Oh, sure…I have dutifully made it from scratch every year for a hundred years. I have tried many variations. I’ve made that sauce with apples, oranges, or nuts or just plain sweetened cranberries. I’ve made a cooked variety and a raw type too. But it just […]
Party Time In Indy…Just Grillin’ and Chillin’
Happy Fathers Day to ALL the Dads out there! To those Dads who cook…and those who just show up to eat. Either way they deserve a party on their special day. And speaking of parties…when we visit our son Nick and his family there is often a party on tap. I love to sit back […]