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How to Bake Candied Ginger Banana Bread
Aug27

How to Bake Candied Ginger Banana Bread

Again, I was in the mood for banana bread when I saw some nice, ripe bananas on my counter top. Instead of the usual, I wanted to kick it up even more with some great flavor and while looking in my pantry, noticed my jar of candied ginger and immediately knew, this was my `piece de resistance`for today`s banana bread recipe. Type: Bread Recipe Serve With: Milk & Enjoy! Prep Time: 8 min Cook Time: 1 hr Yield: 1 loaf The ingredients...

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Gluten Free Holiday Brandied Tiger Nut Fruit Cake + Video
Dec18

Gluten Free Holiday Brandied Tiger Nut Fruit Cake + Video

This Gluten Free Holiday Brandied Tiger Nut Fruit Cake will be the pièce de résistance of your Holiday table! Chock full of dried fruit, and topped with either fondant or icing, it’s not only a labor of love, but impressive beyond compare. Properly preserved, fruit cakes can be stored for many years – some stories we’ve heard have boasted serving 100 year old fruit cake. Gluten Free Holiday Brandied Tiger Nut Fruit...

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How to Poach Napa Valley Vanilla Fig Balsamic Fruit Stew
May26

How to Poach Napa Valley Vanilla Fig Balsamic Fruit Stew

If you’re looking for a hot, scrumptious, fruit dessert, try my recipe for Poached Napa Valley Vanilla Fig Balsamic Fruit Stew! This stew is chock full of delicious fruits, and kicked up with the addition of syrupy, sweet balsamic vinegar – you will love this hearty, cold-weather dessert, full of the warmth of the holidays. Poached Napa Valley Vanilla Fig Fruit Stew: In this recipe, I used Napa Valley Vanilla Fig Balsamic...

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February Food Holidays & Events
Feb01

February Food Holidays & Events

Here are February Food Holidays & Events. Most of these holidays are based out of the USA, with others sprinkled in here & there. Find other months on The Year in Food Holidays & Events page. Month Holidays: Berry Fresh Month: Tiger Nut & Berry Smoothies Browse Berry shows, Berry recipes How to Prepare & Eat Goldenberries – aka Peruvian Ground Cherries Blackberry Parfaits with Napa Valley Blackberry Ginger...

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How to Cook Haskap Fruit Moos + Video
Nov24

How to Cook Haskap Fruit Moos + Video

Haskap Fruit Moos is a quick, easy & stunningly delicious dessert you can throw together and impress everyone. The sweet, tangy taste of the haskap berry mixed with a fruit combinination for a lovely, warm, sweet treat for dessert, whether it’s for a mid-week dinner, Thanksgiving or even Christmas. The fruit moos I am making here is loaded with dried and fresh fruits including dried haskap berries, which I happen to have on...

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November Food Holidays & Events
Nov01

November Food Holidays & Events

Here are November Food Holidays & Events. Most of these holidays are based out of the USA, with others sprinkled in here and there. Find other months on The Year in Food Holidays & Events page. Georgia Pecan Month: How to Bake Pecan Pie: Georgia Pecan Month Browse Pecan recipes, Nut shows, Nut recipes Vegan Banana Pecan Muffins How to Bake Rose’s Pecan Cookies Cooking Shows: Nuts Recipes + Reviews Good Nutrition Month:...

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How to Make Alcoholic Ginger Beer: Upscale SuperBowl Treats
Feb06

How to Make Alcoholic Ginger Beer: Upscale SuperBowl Treats

This is Day Eight of our One Month Grocery Shopping Strike! It’s also SuperBowl today… We are making Ginger Beer – of course it’s alcoholic for SuperBowl! Easy recipe, delicious stuff…You must try this, especially if you’re drinking a “sub-par”, cheapish beer while you tailgate! Perfect, even if you’re just looking for a bit of a change. Yum! Type: Alcoholic Drink Recipe Serve With: Candied...

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One Month Grocery Shopping Strike: Day 7
Feb05

One Month Grocery Shopping Strike: Day 7

This is Day Seven of our One Month Grocery Shopping Strike! I did a lot of writing today and “forgot” to eat breakfast… For lunch, I had a quick can of Chunky Soup – New England Clam Chowder and doctored it up with cayenne pepper & dill. For dinner, I am making Spicy Thai Ginger Coconut Chicken Soup – so amazing. I added some edamame for some protein, variety & color, as well as a can of bamboo...

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How to Make Kimberly’s Ultimate Holiday Turkey Brine
Oct10

How to Make Kimberly’s Ultimate Holiday Turkey Brine

Last year, I finally tried brining our turkey for the first time. We were all so very impressed that we said we’d never do it any other way again! Not only does brining impart fabulous flavor into your bird, but it makes it so much juicier as well. What we also noticed was that the turkey browned so much more evenly and more easily. I’m brining our turkey tonight and cannot wait to feast tomorrow! Try the...

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How to Cook Vegan Breakfast: Gingered Coconut Banana Eggless Pancakes
Sep11

How to Cook Vegan Breakfast: Gingered Coconut Banana Eggless Pancakes

This morning, I wanted to make pancakes for my family. However, we had no eggs left and I didn’t want to make the trip to the store. So, I decided to experiment and go vegan and I’m so very glad I did. The result was probably the most delicious pancakes I have ever had – and I don’t like eating regular pancakes, I’m a crepe lover! They were filling, fluffy and so tasty…Try them – You’ll...

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