June 2011

What To Do If You Do Not Have Ramekins

June 30, 2011

When I post recipes like custard and other foods that require ramekins, one question I’m often asked is, “What do I do if I don’t have ramekins?” Ramekins are simply small oven safe dishes that are the perfect size for a single serving. Ramekins are used for things like custards, puddings, and many other dishes. [...]

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What Is It Wednesday: Santa Claus Melon

June 29, 2011

Many of you guessed exactly what last week’s What Is It Wednesday was. It was a Santa Claus Melon also known as a Christmas Melon. I loved this melon. It might just be my new favorite melon. It was so sweet and juicy. It is hard to even describe. It tastes like a melon, but very mild [...]

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I Am A Wimpy Gardener

June 29, 2011

I am a wimpy Gardener and I don’t mind admitting it. I have wanted to start a compost pile for years. I know the benefits of it. It is like gold to a garden and the soil, but I have been too wimpy to start one. You see we live on forty three acres, in the country, [...]

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Broccoli Bacon Salad

June 28, 2011

I cannot believe that I have not shared my Broccoli Bacon Salad recipe with all of you. I have been making this salad for years and my family loves it. When I went to make this salad recently I searched my site for the recipe and realized that I have never shared this recipe with [...]

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Homemade Raspberry Lemonade {My New Favorite Summertime Drink}

June 27, 2011

I made raspberry lemonade recently when we had friends over for dinner and I think it was the hit of the party. I made regular homemade lemonade and one pitcher of homemade raspberry lemonade. Well, I should have made more raspberry lemonade because it was gone in no time. I have never made homemade lemonade [...]

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Ask The Readers {Tips and Ideas For Cooking While Camping}

June 25, 2011

I have had several emails and comments lately asking for ideas for cooking while camping. Well, here is where I admit that I have not been camping since I was about twelve. I grew up camping all over Oregon. It was an inexpensive and fun vacation and I have some great memories of the summers we went [...]

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White Chocolate Custard

June 24, 2011

A few weeks ago I posted my recipe for Chocolate Custard. It is so good, but I know that not everyone loves chocolate as much as I do. So, for those of you that prefer white chocolate over regular chocolate, this White Chocolate Custard is for you. It is as good as the Chocolate Custard. [...]

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Buying Cherries On Amazon

June 23, 2011

What did we do before Amazon? Really, what did we do? Okay, so I know what we did, but really Amazon.com has made my life, and I am sure many of your lives, so much easier. I am guessing it is has also saved you some money here and there. I recently bought something off Amazon [...]