Lemon Meringue Pie
Yes! The sun is shining and there is a brightness with the lingering daylight that definitely feeds my soul. Think Spring and think eggs, don’t you agree? Check out the facts on the difference between white shell and brown shell eggs at my article on the Kansas City Star’s Chow Town Blog. Who knew?
What better time to use those eggs and make pie! March 14th is national pi day. Celebrate by making this luscious lemon meringue pie. Pi day? [Read more…]
Easy as pie! How many times have you heard this expression? Pie really can be very easy, very comforting, very tasty and very affordable. Don’t sweat the small stuff. If the thought of a homemade crust is more than you can bare, simply use one of the pie crusts that are premade and in the refrigerated section at the grocery store. [Read more…]
Recently, I was lucky enough to be invited to a very special book signing. It was to honor my friend, “Q”, who is 95 years old and has enjoyed baking all of his life. Read about Q and his book signing at the Kansas City Star’s Chowtown Blog.
After writing about Q and his baking life, I reflected on my own life which involves baking almost every day. My mother loves to bake and she is a master baker. [Read more…]
Life is filled with unexpected, simple surprises. This makes each day a mystery about to be revealed. Years ago I was scheduled to travel to Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Really? Pittsburgh? Ok, truth be known I wasn’t looking forward to this trip. Pittsburgh was right up there with Cleveland. I can talk this way because most of my adult life I have been questioned as to why anyone would live in Kansas. You see, I understand preconceived notions.
Wham! Unexpected surprises. [Read more…]
The fa la la of the holiday season has finally caught up with our household.
It is time for healthier eating for our meals which equates to more veggies, more salads and healthier living. The refrigerator barely has room for the fresh produce that I have started to stockpile because there are so many half opened, partially enjoyed bottles of wine leftover from the holiday get togethers. Yes, and the truth be known there are a few bottles that once opened elicited a “Ewe! I don’t like that one!” [Read more…]
