09th February 2011
January always seems to be the month that creates the desire for food that is warm, comforting and easy to fix. After all the more complicated and rich foods of the holiday season it seems that simple and warming are the kinds of foods we are all in the m...
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16th August 2010
For most folks, late spring and summer are the traditional times for grilling outdoors. Grilling at our house, however, goes on year round. I think hamburgers have been grilled during that rare weather event in our part of the country, a snowfall! Sin...
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13th July 2010
Doing the research on the history of Pyrex was really interesting and a lot of fun. I had absolutely no idea it had such an unusual beginning. The need was very practical. But then aren't most things invented because of a very real and practical need? ...
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27th April 2010
In the early 1900's Corning Glass Works had developed a lantern glass made from a low-expansion glass for the railroads that would not shatter when it was struck by rain or snow. As a result they saw a decline in sales as replacements were not needed as ...
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08th March 2010
Recently we were called on to serve breakfast to several different groups in one week. One group wanted to begin serving members at 6:15 a.m.!!! Now I am not really too eager to fry bacon and eggs or make breakfast tacos that early for a group. So with th...
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23rd February 2010
Do you enjoy experimenting with recipes? Do you ever wonder what something would taste like if you added something extra to the dish? Do you ever take "family favorite' recipes and tweak them to accommodate a child, yourself or even a friend? I for one e...
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12th February 2010
Entertaining for breakfast or for brunch? Do you need something ready for your family on the week end or during the holidays? These three make - ahead Breakfast Casseroles are crowd and family pleasers and are very easy to prepare. The first is a variatio...
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04th February 2010
Once upon a time, a very long time ago, I mistakenly thought that Valentine's Day was all about a steak dinner with all of the trimmings. A dozen roses and a nice bottle of bubbly just added to the romance running through my mind. Now I am definitely no...
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27th January 2010
When temperatures hover below freezing and snow and ice cover the ground in some parts of the country many folks are home bound and cooking or gathering in the kitchen often feels comforting. Kitchens are traditionally warm, inviting places for folks to ...
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21st December 2009
Living with a time crunch and trying to manage the Holiday meal? Don't want to buy a pre-cooked Thanksgiving or Christmas dinner from the local grocer? How about a shared holiday meal?
Each family can share their favorite holiday dishes. Since space coul...
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