Thousand Island, period. That was the dressing of choice according to the ruler of the roost in my childhood home. Fortunately, we technically did have other options but I learned quickly that if there is a "type" of dressing that the men in the South seemed fond of, the odds were that it would be Thousand Island. This is ironic given the supposed Canadian origin of Thousand ...
Sauces, Gravies & Rubs
Farm Fresh Mayonnaise
Being born and raised in the South, I am used to seeing Mayonnaise on or in almost everything. When I traveled to France and realized how much better the fresh Mayonnaise really is, I wanted to stop buying the stuff in the jar (even my favorite brand). The flavor of homemade is so much better, and then I actually have more control of what ingredients it is made from. I am ...
Turkey, turkey, turkey, turkey–what can I do with all the leftovers?
This past week, many of our homes have been filled with the fragrance of giant birds cooking for our favorite national feast, Thanksgiving. Though budgets are lean and most Americans are cutting back where they can, the turkey is one dish that we seem to always prepare in excess. The lingering leftovers are at first wonderful, then redundant, then they get tossed in the ...
“Can” you taste the difference? Homemade Cranberry sauce recipe- from your oven!
Is fresh really best when it comes to the cranberry? It is amazing that these tiny tart berries hold such an esteemed place at family tables as we celebrate Thanksgiving. How to prepare the berry is a controversy some families face… though to be honest, when faced with this choice many simply open a can (jellied or whole berry?). For many years, my favorite recipe for ...
Luau Brunch
Our weather was absolutely awesome this last weekend. The blue skies and warm tropical breezes were incredible and we spent every possible minute outdoors. This of course led to dining al fresco on our deck where we celebrated the beginning of summer vacation with a luau brunch. Since my husband is from Hawaii, things Hawaiian tend to occur in our life fairly ...