Disclosure: I received coupons from Driscoll’s Berries in order to develop a recipe for their Strawberry Shortcake contest. All photos and opinions remain my own. I am a whoopie pie freak. What’s my favorite pie? Whoopie. Cupcakes for a classroom birthday party? Nope, whoopie pies. Going to a picnic? I already know what I’m making. … [Read more…]
My mom is well-known for her Mocha Frosting. It was a closely-guarded family secret for decades, one that she wouldn’t even share with me. Until she did. And then I understood why. Because mom’s Mocha Frosting calls for a raw egg to improve its texture–and you know how people get about raw eggs. For years … [Read more…]
I haven’t had much pumpkin going on in the kitchen. Which feels strange since Fall is in full swing and there’s no better time of year to indulge in all things pumpkin. This needed to be remedied! Saturday night we attended a Pie Social. Yup, a party with a pie theme. This was right up … [Read more…]
There are few things in life that aren’t accentuated by the addition of bacon. Hair would be one. Shoes would be another. But just about any food‘s enjoyment value will be exponentially increased by including even just a smidgeon of pig–it’s a proven fact. What would a leisurely breakfast be without some strips of crispy … [Read more…]
Who doesn’t love a good sandwich? Simplicity at its best, a sandwich can be a quick snack to hold you over til the next meal or the whole meal itself neatly packaged in your hand. And now Emeril Lagasse is offering his best sandwich recipes for you to try at home. I was recently chosen … [Read more…]