Yesterday I made Rocky Road ice cream for my husband, Jim, in honor of his mother, Nonni. Rocky Road ice cream was Nonni’s favorite ice cream. Rocky Road ice cream is a classic flavor beloved by many. It’s easy to understand why – this combination of creamy chocolate, crunchy walnuts, and sweet mini marshmallows makes …
Most children and adults love chocolate chip cookies. We all have fond memories of them, whether the ones our mothers or grandmothers made for us or those we sneakily grabbed from the cookie jar while no one was looking! Chocolate chip cookies are a classic treat that never fails to put a smile on our …
Are you craving a delicious, protein-packed snack dish to enjoy? May I suggest homemade beef jerky? Although it may initially sound intimidating, making beef jerky is relatively easy. Whether it’s for a party or to have around the house as a constant snack option, homemade beef jerky will be sure to satisfy even the pickiest …
Corn Beef and Cabbage always come to my mind when planning a meal for St. Patrick’s Day, and I decided to try a different recipe this time. I selected one of the Pioneer Woman’s recipes (see link below). https://www.thepioneerwoman.com/food-cooking/recipes/a35620974/slow-cooker-corned-beef-and-cabbage-recipe/ Note: There is far more information on the Pioneer Woman’s website that is worth looking at. I only …
I am always searching for healthy recipes for Teddy and Bear. In the cookbook Doggy Desserts by Cheryl Gianfrancesco, on page 50, I found the following recipe for Peanut Butter Carob Cookies. Unfortunately, I didn’t have the carob power, so I didn’t include it. Nevertheless, these are the cookies I made for Teddy’s birthday. They are safe for …
National Peanut Butter Lover’s Day is an annual celebration that began in 2013 and takes place on March 1st each year. National Peanut Butter Lover’s Day was started by Peter Pan Peanut Butter, one of the leading peanut butter producers in the United States. The day celebrates all aspects of peanut butter, including recipes, history, and …
Since dehydrating fruits, I’ve become aware of the importance of each slice being uniform, so I began researching mandolines. I ultimately purchased a Zakarian Safe Slice Mandoline since I reasoned that I could easily injure myself with some other models. I ultimately purchased a Zakarian Safe Slice Mandoline since I reasoned that I could easily injure myself with some …
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Tuesday, February 21, 2023, is Mardi Gras. Wow, another day to celebrate with food! Mardi Gras is an event celebrated for centuries, reaching worldwide in many forms. Known as Carnival or Fat Tuesday, Mardi Gras signals the beginning of Lent and falls on the day before Ash Wednesday. Mardi Gras is always 47 days before …
Sunday was Super Bowl Day, and snacks were abundant, so my thoughts were still on food, and then I discovered that today, Monday, February 13th, is National Tortellini Day! Who knew? Tortellini pasta dishes are at the top of my Italian meal favorites! Fabulous! Wow, back-to-back special food days! National Tortellini Day is celebrated annually on …
February 9th is National Pizza Day, a day worth celebrating! If you love pizza, February 9th is the best day of the year- National Pizza Day! Although pizza may be a popular food today, its origins go back two centuries to Naples, Italy. The traditional Italian-style pizza at that time consisted of bread dough and tomato …
