I learned to like bananas when I lived in Kenya because the bananas there were small and sweet, perfect for snacks or breakfast and absolutely awesome in banana bread. When I first tried to bake banana bread there, I used a recipe from my goto cookbook "The Newcomer's Guide to Cooking in Africa." This recipe is adapted from that one,which was written by an amazing and very funny lady named ...
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Works-for-Me-Wednesday: Creme Brulee
Okay, so I finally did something I've wanted to do for a very long time, and guess what? It was really easy! I can't believe I waited so long to make creme brulee...Seriously, I've been staring wistfully at my little kitchen torch for years, trying to get up enough courage to try it out. I don't know why I thought it would be so difficult, probably because creme brulee is so good I figured it ...
Streusel-Topped Lemon Shortbread Bars and a cookbook for the Southern sweet tooth!
WARNING: Read the recipe for these Lemon Shortbread Bars at your own risk....because I do not want to be held responsible for the pounds you might gain if you cook these bars or buy this cookbook. Okay? It all started with one of the most exciting emails I've ever received....the one asking me if I'd like to review the new Southern Living cookbook "Southern Living Classic Southern Desserts: ...
Quick and Easy Sausage Quiche
Y'all....this was good! And, that's saying a lot coming from me because I've had a complete aversion to eggs ever since I was able to come off of the gestational diabetes diet. Seriously. But, this? I enjoyed it and even ate the leftovers for lunch the next day. The kids liked it, too. And, the husband? Well, he likes anything with eggs. (He's often ...