It is just hard to beat an old-fashioned classic. Yesterday I was craving just such an item. While I love complex flavors and visually stunning presentations, sometimes I simply enjoy getting back to basics. So I pulled out the old Betty Crocker Cooky Book and …
This sinfully delicious and moist pineapple cake is topped with an almond rum icing. As easy to make as it is to eat, this cake is a definite winner.
Yesterday was a grey and snowy day, the kind of day that make you want to stay in your pajamas and make a second pot of coffee day, the perfect kind of day for baking. For me nothing makes the house cozier than the warmth and aroma …
I still remember the anticipation I experienced as a young boy, waiting for Sunday evening to come around. Because Sunday evening you see meant it was time for Mutual of Omaha’s Wild Kingdom. With my guide Marlin Perkins, and his assistant Jim, I could leave the confines …
I must confess I have a bit of a sweet tooth. I am not a candy addict craving chocolate squares or gumdrops. I prefer the kind of desserts that don’t come in wrappers, the ones that are made with care you can almost taste. Bring me …
Peanut butter and chocolate, or is it chocolate and peanut butter, either way, these two flavors are a perfect fit. I don’t know if it was an accident, or a well planned creation, but this duo of decadent delights has become a favorite of many.
Tonight is the night when the stars come out to shine, some perhaps more brightly than others. Hollywood’s most famous as well as the hopefuls are certain to be celebrating, or licking their wounds in style. Chef Wolfgang Puck will host the Governor’s Ball serving a …
These sugar cookies are a true winner. I have used this recipe time and time again for various holiday. The original recipe comes from the Betty Crocker Cooky Book published in 1963. If you ever see this at a garage sale or used book store …
