My dad was a meat and potatoes kind of guy—and the meat and potatoes could not be combined into a soup or stew. My childhood dinners and food memories could fit into the divided compartments on those ridged plates. Does that sound like anyone you know? It certainly was not the fare of famed chef Julia Child. [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…]
Super Bowl Sunday. It is a top party day and it seems everyone I know loves to gather by the TV, graze on fun foods and enjoy friends and family. A few even watch the football game. [Read more…]
Christmas and New Year’s came (what joy!) and went. The busy holiday season was behind me and I was craving vegetables and simpler meals. One Polar Vortex blew by and a second is on the way, so the cold wind is howling something fierce. How can I have vegetables in this weather? And our cookbook deadline is looming. I need easy, warm and comforting. [Read more…]
