Bread is one of the most common foods to eat but one of the hardest to make. The first step to being able to bake bread is to understand all the ingredients. If the baker knows the purpose of each ingredient then it will be easier to understand the process and it will be easier …
I love a variety of cookies at Christmas. But who has the time to make multiple varieties at once. Not to mention, who can eat that many cookies. The answer is icebox cookies. I start making the cookie dough in early November. I make one cookie dough a day. Then I put them up, until …
I participate in a list serve which feeds posts from several hundred ladies into my mail box every day. My participation has been minimal these past few months while I’ve been working so hard on my writing, but I’ve been reading avidly. Yesterday someone posted about gingerbread. I love gingerbread and stay completely away from …
Tip #1: Use premade salad dressings to dress pasta salads. Prepackaged salad dressings have just the right combination of oil, vinegar, and seasonings for a pasta salad. Make it look homemade by adding a handful of fresh chopped herbs before tossing. Tip #2: Use chicken stock from a box.There is no need to simmer the …
So far you have obtained all the necessary ingredients for a fully stocked pantry and compact refrigerator. You have ensured that you have the kitchen equipment that you will need to cook from scratch. And you have started making some basic recipes to help build your confidence. You might have even started experimenting with newer …