I turned my oven on for these muffins. Yes I did. As I write this post at nearly 6 p.m., it’s over 90 degrees with humidity at 60 percent. Weather Underground says it “feels like 95.” Not to me.  It may as well be 150°F. Mornings are perfect, though!  We’re usually up by 4:00 or […]

Gosh it has been awhile since I’ve posted a recipe. And I must say I’m very happy to get back in the groove by presenting you with this super easy recipe for Caramelized Banana Topping. For breakfast, this topping is perfect spooned over tender buttermilk pancakes. In the evening, toss another little spoonful over some […]

Chile Rellenos Casserole is a great choice for breakfast, lunch or dinner. This little number reheats in the microwave beautifully … but I’ve been known to eat a piece straight from the fridge (shhhhhh). For a hearty, meatless meal, serve Chile Rellenos Casserole with warm flour or corn tortillas and maybe a side of refried […]

I found this Easter Sweet Bread recipe in the March 1978 edition of Seventeen Magazine. What were you doing — 37 years ago?! I was almost 16 — the magical dating age!!!  I was living in Hawaii with my family. We arrived in 1975 so by spring 1978, we were about at the end of […]

We were lucky enough to live in Germany for a short time until Jeff’s job brought us back to Italy.  The Germans do a lot of great things with food! Every day on my way to my “intensive” 3-week German language course, I would pass a “Bäckerei” (bakery) offering a wide selection of beautiful sandwiches, freshly […]