Somehow, in my kitchen full of dishes (and there are A LOT of dishes in my kitchen), I do not have a double boiler. It's really kind of funny considering how many cooking utensils and gadgets I've been given over the years because no one has ever thought to give me one. Probably because I've never asked. And, the reason for that is the fact that, although many recipes "require" a double boiler, ...
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Notes from Nana: Copper Pennies & Communication
“A penny for your thoughts” was a common expression when I was growing up. You might wonder what that means? Tell me what you are thinking. Share what’s in your mind. Talk to me! As a person very interested in words, books and communicating, when I first heard the following quote, I typed the words and placed them in a small gold frame for my school library desk. It’s ...
Works-For-Me-Wednesday: Easy French Bread Pizza
Some nights, I just don't feel like cooking. At all. Funny thing is: my family still feels like eating. So, this is one of our favorite easy, ready faster than Rachel Ray can say "30-Minute Meals" dinner ideas. And, there are a lot of easy ways to change it up. Ingredients: One loaf store-bought French Bread (Or, you can make you own) Sauce Cheese Toppings If you're ...
Works-For-Me-Wednesday: Vinegar
I first discovered the power of vinegar a couple of years ago after complaining to some friends that nothing I did made my kitchen floor feel clean. It's old, dark and needs to be replaced so I just never seemed able to get it "squeaky" clean. One of the ladies I was talking to said, "Have you tried vinegar?" and changed my life. Since then, I've been known to just pour vinegar on a cloth and ...