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Herbs Frozen in Olive Oil: A Fast and Easy Method of Preservation

By Jennifer Gomes

I have been skeptical of the utility and practicality of the idea of freezing fresh (and thus rapidly aging) herbs in olive oil in ice cube trays but the overabundance of basil in my crisper led me to try and love this as a method of preservation. While I can’t add much to what you […]

Mailanderli: Swiss Shortbread Cookie

By Jennifer Gomes

This classic Swiss cookie recipe is a rich shortbread type of cookie that is easy to prepare and my favorite with hot coffee or cocoa. Mailanderli has a variety of spellings on the internet and on recipe cards, you might come across but they all refer to the Swiss version of the sugar cookie. Try […]

Creamy Homemade Macaroni & Cheese

By Countrified Hicks

Ronny absolutely LOVES macaroni and cheese. It is one of his favorite foods of all time. He can easily have a “blue box” full all by himself for a meal. Only problem is if I fix him some mac & cheese then Ron and Bub smells it and wants some too. Let’s face it, it […]

Nutella and Coconut Ice Cream: With or Without an Ice Cream Maker

By Jennifer Gomes

For the uninitiated, Nutella is the brand name for a cocoa-enhanced hazelnut spread. It is absolutely delicious and if you like chocolate or hazelnut, run to your nearest grocer and buy a jar. I have splurged on other, fancier brands and they were all slightly different- some are thinner than others, and have a stronger […]

Cheesecake Ice Cream: No Ice Cream Maker Required

By Jennifer Gomes

If you desire a fast recipe that doesn’t require an ice cream maker for an improvement upon regular vanilla, you are in the right place. I really like this recipe because when frozen, it doesn’t turn into a block of ice; it remains scoopable. The cheesecake flavor is divine, of course, and you can’t beat […]

Tips for Grinding Your Own Hamburger

By Jennifer Gomes

Grinding your own hamburger may seem like an activity best left to a white-clad man behind the deli counter but it is actually not difficult and can result in a very versatile food product that you can prepare at home. Follow these tips for a successful meat grinding session. I have spent a lot of […]