I’m eagerly waiting to see if I’ve won a copy of the latest edition of “Joy of Cooking” (Irma S. Rombauer). My present copy is the 1975 edition. It’s the sixth edition and considered the best-selling version. I’ve heard that some call it a sport to collect all of the publications. I’m not that big […]

It’s time to get out that sheet pan and have a delicious dinner all in one. We have heard that phrase, “one and done” well, here it is for your enjoyment tonight! This recipe for bone in pork chops and Brussels sprouts will be quick and easy and also nourishing on a cold winter night. […]

When I was a kid, the town where I lived had the world’s best swimming pool. It was also the largest, an enormous 100 by 200 feet, and was designed by someone with an eye for fun. There were no water parks then, so this pool was a wonder. For example, in its ample shallow […]

Now that Leap Day has come and gone we have another special day to celebrate…Spring Forward, March 8! The days will begin to get longer and we’ll be outdoors more often enjoying the sunlight. Sunshine delivers vitamin D directly through our skin, so be sure to enjoy some time without sunscreen, everything in moderation. This […]

For me, eating out in a restaurant is often a planned experience. When options are given, I am particular where I chose to eat. That’s a good thing for my readers looking for a place to dine. I’ve only written one negative review and then didn’t publish it. You know the saying, if you can’t […]

Last weekend I hunted high and low for a favorite international cookbook. It was my mother’s and her mother’s before that. It’s one of those cookbooks that when I need it, no other cookbook will do. Maybe you know what it looks like. The leather-bound, light blue cover has tattered corners. Now dutifully yellowed, some […]

I just made these cookies and have to share the recipe…delicious! Also, very healthful, easy to make and can be packed into lunch boxes for your family. Bon Appetit! Oatmeal Cookies Ingredients: 2 cups packed brown sugar 1 cup (2 sticks) butter, softened 2 teaspoons vanilla extract 2 eggs 1½ cups flour 1 teaspoon salt […]

In 1969, Elvis Presley had a 57-show engagement at the International Hotel in Las Vegas. Night after night he wowed the sold-out 2,200-seat showroom with energetic performances of his many hit songs. During the midnight show on 26 August, Elvis began to sing Are You Lonesome Tonight. All was well for the first four lines […]