A few weeks ago our Mennonite friends in Kentucky invited us to watch them make sweet sorghum syrup. Sorghum is similar to molasses but has a much earthier taste with a touch of sourness. It can be used cup for cup in any recipe calling for molasses, honey, or corn syrup. Having said all that, in the … Continue reading The Biscuit King
Every Saturday morning, my husband, the dog and I head over to Richland Farmers Market, a happening and energetic place to shop in Nashville for organic vegetables and locally made food products. I am drawn to this market by both the variety of vegetables offered and the enthusiastic farmers, bakers, butchers, beekeepers, and fromagers who show … Continue reading Roasted Rosemary Sweet Potatoes
We often have a crowd around the dinner table for the three holiday weekends of summer because we have a house on the lake and we enjoy keeping it filled with family and friends. I’ve put together a list of my favorite, A.K.A. easily prepped or cooked ahead of time, recipes to serve at mealtimes. I’m a … Continue reading Labor Day Weekend Food
My mother made this cake for us in the Sixties, I made it for my kids in the Nineties, and now I am making it for my grandson. This cake spans generations. I love the simplicity of the ingredients in this vanilla cake. These are ingredients most of us have on hand in the kitchen … Continue reading Old-Timey Vanilla Bunny Cake
