I mentioned in a previous post that I am reading some cookbooks I haven’t used in awhile. This recipe caught my eye as I still had some Kimchi in the refrigerator. I have always loved sauerkraut and use to make my own back when I had a 40×120 foot garden. I was a lot younger … Continue reading
Finally, I tried cooking with kimchi and it was successful. I have always enjoyed German sauerkraut and even grew my own cabbage when I had a big garden and made homemade sauerkraut. My hubby and Dad both loved it and they were special men in my life and their opinion was always appreciated. It was … Continue reading
Friendsgiving is a mashup of the word “friend” and “Thanksgiving” that refers to friends sharing a meal during the Thanksgiving season. We Americans love our holidays and so much that we squeeze in informal replacements. The word first appeared back in 2007 and was added to the Merriam-Webster dictionary in January 2020. I even have … Continue reading
So, what are s’mores? For almost 100 years they have been a summertime American treat and still are. These gooey, chocolaty, crunchy and just plain yummy “sandwiches” have been made at many campfires! Just ask my niece – I’m sure she still remembers this favorite treat! When I think of S’mores it reminds me of warm, … Continue reading
I have a special niece, Bethany, who will often bring me back gifts from her travels. This time she gave me some recipes from 2 cooking classes she attended while on business in China. She knows how much I love to cook and is a follower of my blog. As a matter of fact the … Continue reading
A light and refreshing salad was served alongside pot pies we made during a 4 hour full participation baking class at Zingerman’s Bakehouse. It was perfect with the peppery arugula, Vermont cheddar, Granny Smith apples and dressed in a light cider vinegar/extra virgin olive oil dressing. They called it their “Fall On Me” Salad”! When … Continue reading
Pot Pies filled with veggies, chicken or beef and a creamy sauce have always been a comfort food. We use to buy them from a local bakery or truth-be-told I did buy Marie Callender pies, only in a pinch though! I’ve wanted to make my own version and when Zingerman’s offered classes using their recipe … Continue reading
Yes, another (and last for the year) baking class at Zingerman’s Bakehouse (I will eventually post some more recipes from these great classes).What a fun 2-1/2 hours on a Sunday morning – nothing but sweets to nibble on. Our instructor, Malika Ameen, is a trained pastry chef with a South Asian heritage which sparked her … Continue reading
This appetizer was served at a recent Zingerman Bakehouse demonstration/participation cooking class and was a favorite with everyone. Baguette slices were lightly toasted, ricotta was generously spread on each piece and topped with veggies which were lightly marinated. Some of the recipes the students made and others like this recipe the instructor made, but we … Continue reading
I recently attended a demonstration class at Zingerman’s Bakehouse where Robyn Eckhardt shared her stories and recipes from Turkey’s cultural capital of Istanbul and included many of the diverse regions of Turkey. The recipes Robyn made from her first cookbook “Istanbul and Beyond: Exploring the Diverse Cuisines of Turkey” included Warming Cinnamon Tea, Cheese Fondue … Continue reading