PB&J Bars 2 sticks unsalted butter, at room temperature 1 1/2 cups sugar 1 teaspoon pure vanilla paste 2 large eggs 2 cups creamy peanut butter 3 cups all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking powder 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt 1 1/2 cups strawberry jam 1/2 cup honey roasted peanuts, coarsely chopped Preheat the oven to […]
Archives for August 2012
Hatch Love
If you have been to your local grocer then you have seen the words HATCH everywhere. My daughter thought she there were chicks everywhere and I had to explain that Hatch is in reference to chili’s. And no they do not hatch! They come from Hatch, NM. These chili’s are incredible. I am very open […]
No More Bad Meatloaf
Through the years I have taken it upon myself to help people understand that meatloaf does not have to mean dried loaf of meat from your past. You might say it has had a bit of a renaissance. I am always amazed at the wide range of looks, comments and even quick responses about MEATLOAF. […]
Summer Veggie Appreciation
This weekend I went to the farmer’s market and I was so happy to see all of the fresh veggies. That got me to thinking that we need to really take advantage of this season. Goodness knows we all bellyache in January that the tomatoes are yucky. Well then eat them today! Fresh Tomato Salad […]
Family Classic Treat
There are a few things in this world that I know for sure: cleaning, laundry and cooking. All of these seem mundane but each our vital to my families success. In fact, they are skills passed down from mother to child since the beginning of “Momdom”. I like to think that there are some things […]
Melted Miracle
If you have ever been to Captive Island in Florida then I am sure you made a stop at The Bubble Room. It is iconic for its Christmas kitschy-ness as well as the antique toys that cover every nook and cranny. One of its specialities is the Orange Crunch Cake. I have eaten it for […]