Category Archives: cooking

Making superior stock for your pantry

Posted on February 3, 2023 by Stella

If you are interested in making your own stock instead of using a quality base like Better Than Bouillon (see THIS POST), the video in today’s post has some good tips. I’m sure most of you know how to make … Continue reading →

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What the heck is ‘speed scratch’ cooking?

Posted on February 2, 2023 by Stella

Here’s Brian L. showing how to make a 15-minute chicken soup – that tastes like your Greek (or Jewish) grandmother made it – using the ‘speed scratch’ method. First in a series, apparently! If you have never used the Better … Continue reading →

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DIY syrup from trees (not just maples)

Posted on January 31, 2023 by Stella

Speaking of becoming more food secure – make your own sweetener! Adam is in the southeast part of Tennessee, so it may start to look like spring there someday soon. It will be a couple of months yet before anybody … Continue reading →

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Does Vodka actually make Pasta sauce taste better?

Posted on January 26, 2023 by Stella

If you don’t cook, or aren’t interested in food science, you might want to give this video a pass. Most people have heard of the sauce called pasta alla vodka. You can buy it in jars at the local supermarket! … Continue reading →

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Yet another biscuit recipe/method!

Posted on January 24, 2023 by Stella

Isn’t it funny that there are so many videos/articles about such a simple food as biscuits? Here’s another one. The method reminds me of English muffins or scones. I want to try this just to see if it works. You … Continue reading →

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Adventures in bread baking

Posted on January 10, 2023 by Stella

Just a few years ago, every time I attempted to make yeast bread, results were – at best – mediocre. I got better with time (see above photo – a loaf of my own bread.) I am at the point … Continue reading →

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New dishes for the New Year!

Posted on January 5, 2023 by Stella

Do you make stir fries? I haven’t lately, but it sounds like a good idea, especially when Brian Lagerstrom suggests it. Here are three of his creations that anybody can make if they have a large skillet. These look really … Continue reading →

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What are you cooking for Christmas Eve and/or Christmas Day?

Posted on December 16, 2022 by Stella

For most of us, Christmas is the first or second biggest family event of the year, especially in the cooking and baking department. Some people prefer turkey, some prefer ham, and others (like me) prefer beef.

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An Italian cooks Thanksgiving dinner

Posted on November 20, 2022 by Stella

Eva adapts Harper’s Thanksgiving favorites! Some inspiration? Link to the recipes: Italian-Inspired Thanksgiving Recipes

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Desserts for the 2022 Thanksgiving holiday!

Posted on November 18, 2022 by Stella

I have always believed that Thanksgiving dessert is pie, including pumpkin, but it doesn’t have to be. My daughter and grandson (the culinary school student) bake pies for dinner at my house, but sometimes I make something too. When my … Continue reading →

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