Pizzelles are traditional Italian waffle cookies and often served during Christmas and Easter. They can be hard and crisp or soft and chewy depending on the ingredients. It is also common for two pizzelles to be sandwiched with cannoli cream or other spreads. They are easy to mold into various shapes while they are still … Continue reading
One of the first rites of spring in southern Michigan is the tapping of the maple trees. A festival was held this past weekend (March 9-10, 2013) for the communities of the Big 400. It is an area of about 400 square miles which includes the counties of Jackson, Washtenaw (I live here), Livingston and Ingham. … Continue reading
Over the holidays one of my sisters checked my site for any information on brining a turkey (I had not posted any recipe yet) and that has prompted me to look into brining again. I have not done a lot of brining mainly due to health issues in my family. Too much salt in your diet is not good! … Continue reading