Fall is officially upon us. That means time for apples, and pumpkin and all sorts of warm comfort food. This past week, the local grocery store had apples on sale for $0.50 per pound. Yes, I did come home with a few pounds of apples.
For a treat, I made my family a twist on an old favorite – Monkey Bread became Apple Monkey Bread. Continue reading “Apple Monkey Bread”
As a child, my father was stationed in Japan. I am not certain if this is where my mother learned to make fried rice, but it was a staple growing up. This is my take on my mother’s recipe. Continue reading “Fried Rice”
Have you tried jicama before? Many Americans are unsure what to do with this root vegetable and stay clear of it. Next time you are at the market, pick one up and try this jicama slaw recipe. Continue reading “Jicama Slaw”
I grew up listening to Hank Williams Jr. singing the intro to Monday Night Football. As we are all starting to dream of cooler weather, I must ask “Are you ready for some football?” Whether you cheer for your favorite team on a local, college or professional level, football has a way of uniting people. Next time you get together to watch your team, why not bake a batch of cupcakes.
On a recent trip to the Spice and Tea Exchange, I had my daughter pick a new spice to add to our collection. She picked Lemon Verbena. Lemon Verbena has a smell reminiscent of tea with a lemony note.
When we got home we decided to add them to a traditional shortbread recipe to create Lemon Verbena Shortbread Cookies. I wanted to share this recipe with you. Continue reading “Lemon Verbena Shortbread Cookies”
