Let’s Ask Mrs. Twist:  Baking the Perfect Pie Crust

Let’s Ask Mrs. Twist: Baking the Perfect Pie Crust

I love your questions!  From my chicken pot pie post here Mari C. posted this question on my Facebook page: “Do you only use Pillsbury pie crust or can you recommend a recipe for a homemade pie crust?”  Great question Mari.  I just happen to have a...
Wednesday’s Weave:  Sugar, please!

Wednesday’s Weave: Sugar, please!

Wednesday’s is for short, but sweet, something to share.  Let’s talk about sugar.  Specifically, the sugar you offer your guests for their tea or coffee. Start with the basics…when was the last time you washed your sugar bowl?  Do you have one? There...
Tuesday’s Topic:  Must Have Kitchen Tools

Tuesday’s Topic: Must Have Kitchen Tools

Sharing today three go-to gadgets for the kitchen, with one being the oldey, but goody, for the baker. First, this herb stripper.  Sounds like the name of a male exotic dancer, but rest assured you will love the naughty way it removes all the leaves from herbs without...
Wednesday’s Weave:  That 70’s Cookbook

Wednesday’s Weave: That 70’s Cookbook

I was going through some old things in the attic recently and came across this gem of a cookbook. It’s one of those school cookbooks where all the teachers, staff and I guess anyone else that wanted to see their name in print, could submit their fave recipes....
Percolator Punch Recipes

Percolator Punch Recipes

Nothing says “Party!” like yummy sips from a percolator. It’s the quintessential drink for any awesome gathering.  Mother always had a coffee urn in her entertaining arsenal ready for all the parties she hosted. I’m on a personal journey to...