Like the buried pot of stolen gold in Finian’s Rainbow, briskets of corned beef seem to have mythically multiplied and have magically appeared in grocery stores everywhere. This otherwise barely stocked item is suddenly mounded in almost every end cap in meat departments, and there seems …
James & Everett would like to welcome all of our friends from over at What’s Cooking. Thank you for making the journey, we have a place all ready for you at the table. So sit down, kick your shoes off, and relax. We are glad …
As we anticipate the arrival of the New Year, I find myself reflecting on the events and happenings of the one ending. I recall the best days and the worst, the ups and downs, promises and regrets, and friends who have come and gone. I thought …
The tradition of toasting has been practiced by almost every culture from the beginning of recorded history. Toasts are commonly expressions of love, friendship, health, honor, and wealth that are offered during holidays, or to commemorate special occasions. The origin of the toast is unclear. …
Wishing Everyone Peace, Love, and Joy this Holiday Season. May the Spirit of Christmas be with You in the Coming Year!
There is something very magical about a gingerbread house. Seeing a building made out of nothing but cookies, candy, and sugar, awakens the little kid in most of us. Our eyes fill with excitement just looking at the wonder of an edible structure. I don’t …
With temperatures in the 50’s and 60’s, and bright blue skies, it is looking as though for the first time that I can ever remember, I might not have a white Christmas. Now I would guess there are many folks that would welcome the thought …
This past few days we have witnessed what maybe the biggest storms of our lifetimes in the United States. The 800 mile wide Hurricane Sandy has impacted the lives of more than fifty million people, striking the East Coast in one of the densest populated …
Today is National Food Service Employee day, and I for one would like to take a minute to thank those in the line of duty. Thank you for arriving at 5 a.m in a ridiculous uniform, so we could get a cup of coffee in the drive …
Anytime of day, morning, noon, or night, breakfast is always a favorite meal. September is National Better Breakfast month and what a great thing to celebrate. So branch out, try something besides a slice of toast with your coffee this month and live large.
The one thing that was apparent to me as I was reviewing the posts from the summer, is that no matter how much we all like to talk about eating light and healthy, desserts are still by far very popular. It was hard to work …
With the work week behind us, it was time to turn our attention to the weekend. With the honey do’s done, we could enjoy our time off relaxing with our families or friends, and perhaps do a little cooking outdoors. Here are the top five …
