How to Make Pomegranate Granita
Pomegranates are a part of the cold, Northern Hemispherical Winters, and this Pomegranate Granita recipe is an icy surprise. Aside from the relationship between Pluto & Persephone, where she was committed to leave the Earth to dwell in the confines of the unpleasant, infernal regions during Earth’s Winter. This was a result of eating just one seed of pomegranate. Goodness, just from one seed? I would have at least demanded...
How to Bake Turner Family Christmas Log Cookies
Christmas Log Cookies are beautifully impressive, and so very delicious that you may wish you had locks on the cookie tins! Both children & adults alike really enjoy these tasty Christmas goodies, so I usually make 3 or 4 batches at a time. Don’t forget about cookies for Santa too! 😉 I have never before shared this recipe… How to Bake Christmas Log Cookies: Type: Cookie Recipe Serve with: coffee, tea or milk Prep Time:...
How to Make Apri-Nog Cocktails
Apri-Nog is a gorgeous Christmas cocktail made with eggnog & apricot brandy. Our family rings in the Holidays, especially Christmas Eve & Christmas morning, with a celebratory drink of eggnog with brandy to toast our family & the Christmas Season. We usually had some really good quality brandy on hand, which we heated slightly in crystal brandy snifters – so warming on a snowy, wintery day. However, sipping a brandy...
How to BBQ Turkey Legs + Video
There’s nothing like BBQ Turkey Legs! They are large & in charge, smoky, a bit charred, and fun to hang onto and devour! My favorite place to eat these are at the Texas State Fair in Dallas, or even at Trader’s Village in Grand Prairie, Texas. They have some great treats to eat there! Alas, I live in Canada, and there are times when I just want that same flavor… When I BBQ turkey legs or other large pieces of...
Web Chef Review: Clipper Zen Again Infusion
Looking for your zen again? I mean your Clipper Zen Again Infusion! From start to finish, this tea is a delight – individually wrapped tea bags in lovely packets all the way through to the last drop. In this Clipper infusion, you’ll find organic lemongrass, eucalyptus & gingko, with some nettle & rosehips, leaving a very clean, “green” taste. This is an infusion, as mentioned, and is more of a tisane,...
How to Can Dill Pickles: National Pickle Day
National Pickle Day has arrived, and when was the last time you made pickles at home? If you’ve never tried making pickles, you can do it too. You will be so much more satisfied knowing what went into the jars, and will be much happier about the flavors. As well, preparing pickles yourself gives such a sense of accomplishment, and beefs up your Winter season cooking repertoire. Pickling renders a tangy result with flavors...
How to Bake Indian Pudding: National Indian Pudding Day
National Indian Pudding Day is upon us, and if you’ve never had this delicious, native American dessert, it’s something special. This is a warming, hearty dessert it flavors emulating those of pumpkin pie. Indian pudding is a baked dessert wit the baking dish sitting in water, keeping the pudding from drying out & losing its silky texture. How to Bake Indian Pudding: This recipe is definitely a keeper. It’s...
How to Cook Chicken Soup: National Chicken Soup for the Soul Day
National Chicken Soup for the Soul Day is November 12th, and it’s time to share the recipe for my Mom’s Chicken Soup. What would make you feel more loved than a steaming bowl of chicken soup made by the hands of your Mom or Grandmother? My Mom’s chicken soup was beyond delicious, and on top of that, she made her own delicious noodles or light, fluffy dumplings. I could smell it as I walked down the lane leading to...
How to Cook Brandied Apricots
Brandied Apricots will warm you heart & soul this Winter season. Brandied fruit, and its subsequent flavored brandy is marvelous, especially around the Holidays. A great way to flambé fruit, enjoy the fruit by itself, the flavored brandy by itself, or together on top of ice cream. How to Brandy Apricots: Brandy & apricots is such a nice combination to enjoy. You may also use this recipe for apricots, but replace the brandy...
How to Bake Plum & Apple Cobbler
Fruit cobblers are great options for a freshly baked dessert in under 1 hour. This version made with plums & apples from our own fruit trees make for a lovely combination. Cobbler is an American Southern-style recipe that is marvelous with peaches, cherries or any fruit I’ve tried it with. Served over ice cream, this sweet treat will be something the whole family will love, Summer or Winter. Type: Dessert Recipe Serve with:...
Mythology, Storage & Uses of Pomegranates: National Pomegranate Month
November is National Pomegranate Month is here, and first we’re going back in time… Then, we’ll cover pomegranate uses, as well as storage. The Pomegranate in Greek Mythology: How’s your recollection of Greek mythology? Do you remember sneaky Hades offering Persephone to eat only one pomegranate seed, and thereby tricking her into having to return for 1/3 of the year to spend the winter months in the...
Calling Hunters & Gatherers: Wild Foods Day
There are so many fine foods to celebrate on Wild Foods Day! The most interesting aspect of eating wild foods is that whether the foods are wild fowl, venison, beautiful & wild greens, mushrooms, rice & roots is that the flavors are earthier & cleaner tasting than their cultivated or domestic counterparts. Wild mushrooms have much more flavor than the ones available in your supermarket. Not too many folks these days have...
How to Make Pumpkin Pie: National Pumpkin Day
National Pumpkin Day is upon us, and if you have never made your own Pumpkin Pie from Scratch, you’re in for a treat of a recipe too. Technically, a pumpkin is part of the Winter squash group. Included in that family are acorn, pepper & others. We all know how delicious Pumpkin Pie is, and though tinned pumpkin puree is perfectly alright to create a good pie filling, making your own from fresh pumpkin is fantastic, and my...
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