When there’s snow on the ground and the air is crisp outside, candymaking is more fun than usual. That’s why so many of us make so much candy around Christmas time. Even the words “Christmas candy” have a magical quality. Candied popcorn wreaths and stars, Santa Claus lollipops, candy canes, and the fascinating colored and […]
Olive oil refers to the juices extracted from olives removed from the trees and is sought after by many due to its health benefits. It is the monounsaturated fatty acids which are believed to be beneficial, in particular with regards to the control of cholesterol levels. Olive oil is, of course, used not […]
Perhaps you have received a gift of dukkah, seen the name dukkah on a menu or in a store, or you have heard of dukkah and would like to know what to do with it? It may sound like a game, but this is far from the true answer. Well, imagine a blend of […]
Any family that has a little girl in the house will need to keep recipes for an afternoon tea handy at all times. The afternoon tea time can be a time for bonding between Mother and Daughter or it can be can be the first time that your child has the opportunity to set a […]
Candy making is generally so simple that any school girl or boy may concoct for themselves or friends the finest of candies at very little expense. Below are hints on tools needed and other generalities to make candy making even easier.
Candy Maker’s Tools
Unless one intends to make candy to sell, or on an unusually large […]
Candy tastes good and is good. And it tastes much better and is much better if you make it yourself. Whatever your favorite candy, whether butter crunch or fudge, nougat or molasses taffy, peanut brittle or chocolate mint patties, you can make it better than the best candy you ever bought.
You can even learn […]
Sometime ago I wanted to take my family on another camping trip which everyone in my family seems to enjoy. I wanted to make this one a little different because I know people get bored with the same limited food choices. So I decided to come up with a more exciting camping recipe than usual.
If […]
The wife and I sat down to one of the best rib eye steaks that I think I have ever cooked on the grill. I hate to brag, but they came out excellent. The only thing you need for this recipe is a good set of kitchen knives to include a good set of steak […]
Try these easy and fun chocolate haystack recipes with the kids. They’ll have an absolute blast both making and eating them!
CHOCOLATE HAYSTACK COOKIES
1 (3 oz.) pkg. chocolate chips
15 oz. can Eagle brand milk
1 1/2 c. shredded coconut
2 c. chopped walnuts
1 tsp. vanilla
Melt chocolate chips in double boiler and melt over boiling water. Stir […]
Want a chocolate fondue recipe for a little real fun with food? Here’s one that’s a special creation to make for friends and another for those times you just don’t want to try so hard.
Makes 6 to 8 servings
Ingredients:
1 4-ounce package sweet baking chocolate, broken up
4 ounces semisweet chocolate, chopped
2/3 cup light […]
