Who does not love a good old-fashioned pound cake? I love its simplicity. It doesn’t call for anything fancy. Even after it has dried out a bit put in the oven for a few minutes and you have something special to enjoy with your morning coffee. I will admit that chocolate pound cake found here is my favorite. [...]
Entries from February 2010
February 23, 2010
Shrimp Pasta with Pesto Sauce
There are essential ingredients that should be on hand so that you can throw a great meal together without even thinking. If everyone would do this we could put the fast food industry out on its last leg. Think about it. I grew up in a small town where we did not have endless possibilities for [...]
February 17, 2010
Soup – Broccoli Raab soup that is!
Participating in a CSA for the last three years has been a great experience for me. I have always made visits to the local farmer’s market during the summer to enjoy the wonderful heirloom tomatoes or some fresh butter peas. I have also frozen my share of fresh corn and white acre peas to savor in the winter. [...]
February 9, 2010
Black Bean Soup with Chipotle and Toasted Cumin Seed Sour Cream
I have to be honest with you when I read about this black bean soup here I was skeptical about the preparation of the dried beans. In every textbook and cookbook that I have read dried beans are always soaked before cooking. And I must admit that I have had my share of trouble preparing dried kidney [...]
February 5, 2010
The Winners for Pancake of the Day……
Lab days are exciting for the students. Who wouldn’t be excited? They are cooking breakfast for themselves and their friends. They serve it, sit down and enjoy it. Words cannot describe how proud they are to accomplish this task. Just setting the table is a work of art for some. Most of them eat in front of the [...]
February 3, 2010
Blueberry Pancakes with Honey and Butter
These are absolutely the best pancakes that I have ever made. The tangy taste of the pancake with the honey and butter is perfect! This is the third time today that I have prepared pancakes. I know I am a crazy cook! Not really. I just walked out of the door without my camera this morning. I’m really glad [...]
