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....
Thank your Baker for Croissants

Thank your Baker for Croissants

We have a brand new Sur la Table that just opened near my house.  I jumped for glee because they have a kitchen in their store dedicated to a cooking school.  Every day of the week they offer classes on a variety of topics from mastering basic kitchen skills, to date...
Fair Fare — Big Texas Choice Awards

Fair Fare — Big Texas Choice Awards

A few years ago, when I went to the State Fair of Texas, the fair volunteer I was chatting with mentioned I might be interested in attending the Big Tex Choice Awards.  Admission includes a swag bag of goodies, the opportunity to taste unique (and fried) Fair...