by Mary
March 17, 2012 in Pies
2 cups whole wheat pastry flour
1 tsp salt
1/2 cup lard or 2/3 cup chilled butter
1/4 cup ice water
Cut shortening into dry ingredients with pastry cutter until particles of fat are the size of large peas. Add water and mix only enough to moisten ingredients. Divide into two parts and roll 1/8″ thick.
by Mary
March 10, 2012 in Appetizers, Breads
1/2 cup butter
2/3 cup brown sugar or honey
1/2 tsp. salt
1 tsp. baking powder
1/8 tsp. cinnamon
1 tsp. vanilla
1/2 cup water
1 1/2 cup whole wheat flour
Cream butter & sugar in mixer. Combine remaining ingredients & add to creamed mixture, alternating with water. Mix well on Speed II. Let stand 30 minutes. Separate into 2 equal balls. Place each ball on greased sheets and roll to 1/8″ thickness. Score lines across with table knife to make 2″ squares. Sprinkle with cinnamon. Bake 350 degrees for 20 minutes.
by Mary
March 3, 2012 in Salad, Sauces
1 egg
1/2 tsp. mustard
1/4 tsp. salt
1 Tbl. honey
1 Tbl. vinegar
1 Tbl. lemon juice
1 cup oil
Combine all ingredients except 3/4 cup oil and blend until smooth. Add remaining oil very slowly – drops – into the center of the liquid as it is blending on medium speed until all oil is combined and the consistency is thick.
by Mary
February 25, 2012 in Breads
1 cup safflower, canola, soy or vegetable oil
1 cup butter (2 sticks)
2 tablespoons dried skim milk
1/4 teaspoon lecithin
1/2 teaspoon salt
Dissolve salt in water in blender. Add all other ingredients and blend until smooth. Pour into containers and store in refrigerator.
by Christy Moon
January 23, 2012 in Food Holidays
Happy National Pie Day!
The APC (American Pie Council) is behind this National Pie Day. You can find more information and a list of events, featuring everything from pie tasting to pie parades on the APC’s website.
Don’t forget to check out our pie recipes!
by Christy
December 22, 2011 in Christmas, Drinks, Holidays
The heavy cream really adds a richness you just don’t get with plain old rum and nog.
Stir 12 oz Bacardi Rum into 1 quart of dairy eggnog mix. Fold in 1 cup whipped heavy cream. Chill. Stir. Sprinkle with nutmeg.
Makes 12 servings
by Christy Moon
December 21, 2011 in Food Holidays
Happy National Hamburger Day!
I found several dates listed for National Hamburger Day including May 29th, July 28th, and December 21st, but I don’t think there can be too many days dedicated to the hamburger.
Many people have claimed to be the creator of the American Hamburger, but the topic is still open for debate. Regardless of its origins, the hamburger’s rise to fame and subsequent variations are not only mind-boggling, but fascinating.
Did you know:
Happy Kiwi Fruit Day!
Kiwi Fruit Day was listed as both a California only holiday and a national holiday. I opted for the national holiday because I want an excuse to eat a kiwi today.
The kiwi or kiwifruit is also known as the Chinese gooseberry. The fruit was renamed for export marketing reasons in the 1950s; briefly to melonette, and then later by New Zealand exporters to kiwifruit. The name kiwifruit comes from the kiwi — a brown flightless bird and New Zealand’s national symbol. Kiwi is also a colloquial name for the New Zealand people.
by Christy Moon
December 20, 2011 in Food Holidays
Happy National Fried Shrimp Day!
Deep fat fried shrimp was one of my favorite things to order when I was a kid and almost every restaurant seemed to have it. I’ve never made it from scratch as my access to fresh seafood is limited and sometimes scary in the midwest, but I’ve always wished I lived on a coast where shrimp was more readily available. I could eat seafood every day, but I’ll always have fond childhood memories of fried shrimp.
I do have some breaded shrimp in the freezer though, so I know what I’m having for lunch now! If I put fried shrimp on a salad that makes it healthy, right? I’m going to pretend it does!
Happy National Sangria Day!
Sangria is a wine punch from of Spain and Portugal and is also consumed in Argentina and Uruguay. Sangria’s ingredients can vary depending on where it’s made. Sangria often consists of red wine, chopped fruit, a sweetener, and a small amount of added brandy. The fruits are are chopped or sliced and vary depending on location, availability and taste. Some fruits used are oranges, lemons, limes, apples, peaches, melons, berries, pineapples, grapes and mangoes. The fruit or nuts can be left in the drink or removed depending on taste. A sweetener such as honey, sugar, simple syrup, or orange juice is added. Instead of brandy, other liquids such as Seltzer, Sprite or 7-Up may be added or Sangria can be made from wine grapes for a nonalcoholic version.
by Crystal
December 20, 2011 in Breads
| 2 cups sifted Flour | 1/2 cup Milk |
| 1/4 cup Sugar | 1/2 cup light or dark corn syrup |
| 1 Tablespoon Baking Powder | 2 Tablespoons Vegetable Oil |
| 1/2 teaspoon salt | 1/2 cup chopped Pecans or favorite nuts |
| 1 egg beaten | 1/2 cup chopped Dates |
Consider serving with Cream Cheese Frosting.
by Christy Moon
December 19, 2011 in Desserts, Misc
Sometimes I add additional cream cheese (about 4 oz) for a richer, thicker frosting depending on what I’m using it for. For a sweeter frosting, add another 1/2 cup powdered sugar.
| 1/2 cup butter, softened | 3 1/2 cups powdered sugar |
| 8 oz cream cheese, softened | 1/2 cup chopped nuts, optional |
| 1 teaspoon vanilla |
Combine butter and cream cheese. Beat until smooth. Add vanilla and powdered sugar. Beat until smooth and spreading consistancy. Fold in nuts if desired.
Makes enough to frost three 8 inch cake layers.
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