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These cookies were kind of an afterthought – something to make in case the Bundt cake didn’t work out and a good way to use some trail mix I found in the pantry. The trail mix had raisins in it, but I picked them out. Unless you’re trying to use up H.E.B. Trail …
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I had no idea what to make today so I pulled out a stack of cookbooks, sat on the floor, and flipped through pages hoping to be inspired. The lucky recipe source turned out to be The Methodist Cookbook circa “unknown” from St. John’s Methodist in Richmond Texas. I liked this book from …
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Today’s recipe was inspired by a comment on the Easy and Good Oatmeal Raisin Cookies post. Alicia, who is allergic to wheat but can eat other grains, said she made the cookies with barley flour in place of all purpose and loved the results. Her exact changes are listed here – just scroll …
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Lizzie’s trainer had to cancel last night so she gets another week of being wild and unruly. Just kidding. She’s actually quite good, but the vet suggested we get a trainer so she won’t growl next time she gets held down for a shot. And at the risk of clogging up the cookie blog …
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You know what I love? Starting a baking project in a sparkly, clean kitchen. The housekeepers came today and ours looks pretty spiffy, but I’m hesitant to mess it up because we’re having a special guest this evening – Lizzie’s dog behaviorist, Steve Nicely of Nicely Trained Dogs. The vet recommended we try a few [...]
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Yesterday I received a very special present in the mail, a vintage 1959 Best of the Bake-Off Cookbook. It’s in great condition, smells pretty good for a 50 year old book and has lots of line drawings of people driving old cars and having luaus. At any rate, I feel so lucky …
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I once did a radio interview and little did he know, the DJ gave me a piece of advice I’ll never forget. When you’re trying to make pie look good, point it toward the audience. Subliminally, the pie is saying “Hey, I’m looking at you…I’m for you…you are worthy.” Or something like …
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I wanted to make strawberry pie today, but couldn’t pick a recipe. The famous Luby’s pie was at the top of the list, but it had what seemed like an excessive amount of cornstarch and I didn’t want to risk it even though the strawberry pies you buy at Luby’s are excellent. Allrecipes …
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