Recent content by kelly79

Just a few of the dishes we have cooked.

"I see absolutely no clues beneath her tail. Does that not suggest girl?" Not necessarily! I grew up on a farm and we had many cats, boys and girls, fixed and not. I thought for sure Smarty was a girl. Took "her" to the vet for the first check up and guess what?? Smarty was a neutered male...

I made home made pizza- sausage, pepperoni, mushroom, onion and banana peppers - topped it off with a tall frothy rootbeer. Pretty darn good if I do say so myself!

It was cold with freezing rain today in good ol' Ohio - I made a killer pot of Chicken Tortilla soup and served it with corn tortilla strips and fresh cheese and onion quesadilla's - yum!

What a great story. Reminds me of how Smarty adoped us! He showed up 2 years ago early spring...looked scrawny and under fed. He was scared of us at first. I would set on the patio patiently waiting quietly until he would wander close...finally I coaxed him on my lap and slowly he started to...

It would be best to just start over. When making caramels (or any candy) you have to use a candy thermometer. For soft caramels - "soft ball stage" is what you want. Anything over that is going to turn out hard like brittle.

I think it depends on the area you are in. Here in Ohio - they seem to be plentiful. We can go to any auction or flea market to find them. Of course I live near Amish communities and farm / rural areas so they still use them! Nothing better than fresh dill pickles from the crock! My sister in...

Honey Crisp apples are wonderful for pies. They are slightly tart and don't turn to mush. I always toss the sliced apples(about 4 cups sliced) in 3 TBS flour, (and although I don't usually measure this part)approximately 1 tsp cinnamon. My pies turn out just right, not runny.

Thanks for your thought mrochester95. the wedding was in May - the reception number exploded to 200 and we settled on really good Escalloped potatoes! Some how we figured all the food right and did not have anything leftover but cake!

Salsa - Fresh salsa!

A nice big Peanut butter and Banana Sandwich, on fresh whole wheat, with a tall glass of really cold milk. YUM!

Another vote for the microplane! I also agree with grating it frozen - works wonderfully

I have grated it and frozen it to use in zucchini bread or muffins. Works great. My recipe calls for two cups grated, so I measure out two cups and put it into freezer bags. I don't generally keep it any longer than 6 or 8 months. When you thaw it, just place it in a colander to drain. Easy.

My son is getting married May 17th. We are all helping with the food - its a family affair. He loves my herbed buttered red skinned potatoes and wants me to make these for the reception. OK - now what"? They are expecting around 150 or so. Any ideas? I hate to think of making them ahead and them...