The essentials of pantry organization A new, but smaller walk-in pantry is being built in my basement for me right now. It will be closer to the kitchen and free up other space for my sewing room! I have read LOTS of articles on the subject of pantry organization to gather the best ideas out […]
A Visit to The Chocolat Bar in Downtown Boise
How is it possible that The Chocolat Bar has been in Boise for 13 years and I didn’t know about it? I don’t know whether to be mad or embarrassed! But maybe I’ll pass on either because there is no need to ruin the wonderful experience of going there last week. My daughter and I […]
Low-Stress Classic Chicken Alfredo Sauce
Where the Classic Chicken Afredo Sauce recipe came from I got this basic recipe for Chicken Alfredo Sauce many years ago from a professional chef after he had fixed it for us when we were dinner guests at his home. My husband asked if I could get the recipe. The chef said he always fixed […]
How Long Does Winter Squash Store Soup
What to do with last year’s winter squash I had a half bushel bucket of Delicata winter squash in the kitchen still and it was already March. The previously green stripes had turned orange, but the squash seemed firm. I decided to cut one open and see what it looked like. It looked like fresh, […]
Basic Sourdough Bread Making for Ordinary People – Part Two
It only takes 4 ingredients to make sourdough bread: If you don’t have any sourdough starter, either ask a friend for some or read Basic Sourdough Bread Making for Ordinary People – Part One. In that blog and video I talk about how I made my starter, as well as how I refresh (reactivate) it […]