Food Bites & Articles
Cool Off With Fresh Summer Drink Ideas
There's a charming spot right off our little downtown square where they make liquid gold. They call it Almond Punch, but I swear it's priceless. Cool and cravable, it's the go-to for every lunching lady who steps across the threshold....
Stay Cool With Easy No-Bake Desserts
Just because it’s warm outside doesn’t mean your kitchen has to be! There are so many tasty dessert recipes that don’t require you to touch your stove much less turn on your oven.Ever tried dessert from a Crock Pot? Cindy...
Recipes Win Over Fans In Great Onion Debate
"Leave out the onions and I'm in!" "Onions are a must for me and salad would not be complete without them, especially the red ones." It's an age old debate, to add onions or not to add onions! We got...
The Secret Is In The Sauce…
Ever wonder what makes your favorite restaurant food so darn delectable? Or what the special sauce is to their culinary magic? Well, turns out a lot of times it's just that... the sauce! "My husband and I had jerk chicken...
Enjoy Fresh Watermelon in Fresh, New Ways
"When one has tasted watermelon he knows what the angels eat." -Mark TwainUndeniably, there's something about biting into sweet, supple melon that just makes a lady want to throw on a sundress, grab a parasol and frolic in the fresh...
Go Crazy for Coleslaw!
Ice cream aside, nothing cools down a steamy barbecue like creamy, crunchy coleslaw. Slaw has long been a favorite of this cookout loving gal, and I've eaten my way through many fabulous recipes. No matter how many variations I try,...
Dads Make Their Mark In The Kitchen, On Our Memories
Many of us grew up with our moms leading the way in the kitchen. Shopping, cooking, dishes... they were all mom's territory. Thinking back, though, my dad was the silent partner in the deal. His tastes helped form our menus...
Ice Cream Memories Still Just As Sweet
"I'd be so excited that my order would come out as a song!" That's how a dear friend of mine described her signature order at her favorite childhood ice cream parlor. "Chocolate Raspberry Truffle in a cup... Pleeeease," she sing-songed...
Pick Strawberries For Easy, Delicious Seasonal Treats
Summer brings strawberries, and strawberries bring endless dessert options ranging from fluffy, light and refreshing to devilishly decadent. It's been tough, but I've been sampling them all.Ever tried sweet strawberry salsa? Now's your chance! Natalie Miller of Huber Heights, Ohio...
Heat Things Up for Your Memorial Day Cookout!
It may not technically be summer yet, but that doesn't mean we can't make it feel like it is!Though we often find ourselves dodging raindrops and donning our best warm sweaters for Memorial Day, things can really heat up when...
Gooey Caramel Confection Takes the Cake in Crock Pot Contest
We love casseroles. We love stews. Ok, we pretty much love everything that comes out of a Crock Pot.What we didn't know was how stunningly delicious a slow-cooked DESSERT could be!"I just love baking pies, cookies and cakes," says Emily...
Mom Made It Best: Recipes To Live By
"What meal do you remember most from your Mom?" That simple question came up at dinner with friends the other night, and without hesitation every single one of my friends had a dish that immediately came to mind! The comfort...
Start The Day The RIght Way… With A Special Brunch!
Looking to pay tribute to the wonderful women in your life? Well, how about starting with brunch. I've yet to meet anyone, especially a woman, who doesn't just love it! There's something so very special about the warmth and togetherness...
Decadent Desserts, Big Smiles At Blue Ribbon Showcase Event
"Stressed spelled backwards is desserts. Coincidence? I think not!"There's a whole lot of truth in that old saying! Stress was melting off in waves as a wonderful group of home cooks gathered for the latest Just A Pinch Blue Ribbon...
Lighten Things Up With Healthier Springtime Sweets
Spring is here! We were all pastels and florals at the recent Just A Pinch Blue Ribbon Showcase event. (More on that Decadent Dessert celebration in an upcoming Notebook!) There were so many great discussions that sprung up during the...
Chocolate Is Sweet On Peanut Butter… Pass It On!
I'm a genuinely honest person. I can't fib with a straight face and would just never even think about trying to be sneaky.... well, except when it comes to peanut butter and chocolate! The Hamburglar may have been overcome by...
Sugar and Spice and Everything… Rice!
It was said in a whisper, a tone somewhere between a secret and a confession."I can't even make rice..."Staring, us ladies sat for a moment unsure of what to say. And then it began, a rush of exhales and a...
Saluting Spring With Festive Easter Bread Creations
Spring sure has come quickly this year! And while there may still be a bit of a bite in the air, flowers sure aren't being held back; Delicate green shoots are popping up throughout our garden. As we shake off...
Contest Winning Layers of Love Torte Combines Sweetness and Sentiment
Ever wonder what gratitude looks like? Well, check out this happy mug! I've been blessed in so many ways over the years. Most recently I had to step back and take a moment to soak in all the amazing desserts...
Go Green This St. Paddy’s Day With Colorful Dinner Ideas
It's more important than ever to go green in the kitchen. Why? Because it's St. Patrick's Day, of course! This time of year we love to embrace new and traditional Irish recipes alike, but darn it if all of those...