Dark Chocolate Bacon Cupcakes with a Chocolate Frosting

I first became interested in adding bacon to baked goods when I saw a class was being offered by Zingerman’s here where I live which consisted of making peppered bacon farm bread, bacon cheddar scones and bacon pecan sandy cookies.  I have not taken this class yet but decided to look into what else you could do … Continue reading

Grilled Romaine with Blue Cheese Bacon Vinaigrette

I get regular email/recipes from the Food Network Magazine and I also subscribe to  the magazine  which is always full of great recipes from some of the best chefs.  This recipe I have adapted courtesy of Guy Fieri.  Frequently his recipes are complicated but when I saw this salad I knew I had to try it.  Very … Continue reading

Southern Green Beans

These beans were one way Gene especially liked them cooked.  My sister-in-law gave me this recipe some 15 years ago at a family reunion and I still have my hand-written notes on how to cook these beans.  I added a little sugar and salt and pepper to taste.  Very simple but very good and the beans need … Continue reading