Homemade marshmallows? Yes! Are they worth the effort? Absolutely! Plus, they’re really not difficult to make—it’s not rocket science! The spongy, sweet flavor complements a chocolate dip bath, a sandwich of two graham crackers roasted over an open fire accompanied by a chocolate slab neighbor, afloat a steaming mug of cocoa and so on! Here’s…
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Homemade Strawberry Cinnamon “Pop Tarts” or Hand Pies
These tender, flaky pastries are unlike the cardboard style you will find in your grocer’s cereal section. While they resemble those of the “Pop” style, they are full of flavor, buttery and bursting with real fruits. Pick and choose your fillings–even go “nuts” and add a nut butter or even chocolate along with your favorite…
The Twinkies Time Tube: A Cream-Filled, Spongy, Yellow Bite of History
Do you remember your first Twinkie? How old you were and how you felt after taking your first moist, sweet, creamy, lusciously spongy bite? No you’re not pathetic…most everyone on the planet remembers! How could we not? They were simply the best things on earth—at the time. Speaking of which, let’s enter the portal and…
“Pop” The Tart, The Past and The Culture
In 1963, Kellogg was experiencing overwhelming success in the cereal market: Fruit Loops were polishing shelves as a bright, colorful addition to breakfast, along with Mini-Wheats and Apple Jacks. Cereal had (and still does have) its merits: it can stay on shelves without spoiling for months on end. Post, Kellogg’s main competitor, hadn’t struck the…
Fresh Georgia Peach Pie
To me, nothing says “summer” more than a fresh peach pie. I remember summer times at our family’s cottage by the lake and the fresh fruit orchards that paved the way. There’s nothing like a bursting, ripe freshly plucked peach—the sweet, sensual juiciness dripping from your chin. Heaven, just as the simplicity of a slice…
Pie: America’s Top 10 Favorites
Today’s Blog is straight up, plain and simple. A list of America’s Top 10 Favorite pies: In descending order. While I tend to agree with this poll, tomorrow’s blog will be devoted to my personal favorite—which didn’t make the cut, but will not be denied! 🙂 Ten Nine Eight Seven Six …
Pie, Oh My! Bet You Can’t Eat Just One! A Pocket Full of Info…
Apple, blueberry, peach and lemon, savory, hand or even Pop tarts! Pie is what happens when pastry meets filling. Pie can be closed, open, small, large, savory or sweet. The basic concept of pies and tarts has changed little throughout the ages. Cooking methods (baked or fried in ancient hearths, portable colonial/pioneer Dutch ovens, modern…
Easy as Pie? Pie Crust 101– The Crust of it All; 10 Tips to Persistant Pie Perfection
Want to make pies like Grandma used to make? As we know, tender flaky crust is the foundation of all good pies. It will make or break the flavors of any incredible sweet or savory filling. Follow these ten tips and you will never cut into a rock hard or rubbery crust ever again. As easy…
Guest Chef Wednesday! Alton’s Nut Butter Fudge– EASY Microwave Version
Homemade fudge without the fuss and candy thermometer! This version is “microwave” but no slouch! It’s creamy, sweet and a lovely treat! My suggestion is to use other nut butters for a variation of flavors. Almond, cashew even sunflower butter—add some chopped nuts for crunch, a bit of chopped coconut for good measure and top…
Home-Grown Vanilla Moonshine (Extract)–Naturally Pure & Simple!
Photo Source: Liv Life What is more pure and economical than “homemade?” By making your own “anything” you are placing a part of yourself into your creation. We’ve all heard the term “made with love.” So, when you prepare your creations you are indeed infusing it with your own personal energy! Speaking of “infusions” here’s a…
Once Upon a Spice 