Friday, February 28, 2014

Kitchen Essentails...The Cast Iron Skillet...

Kitchen Essentails...The Cast Iron Skillet...
Cast iron.  Really, do I need to say anymore?  I mean, before there was aluminum, before copper, before stainless steel, and before Teflon, there was cast iron. Most of the dishes you remember your grandmother preparing were made in it. And though cast iron pans became nearly obsolete for a genera…

Thursday, February 27, 2014

Shepard's Pie....

Shepard's Pie....
I'm not sure if it is just a regional thing or not, but in this area, you grow up eating Shepard's Pie.  Even if your mother never made it for you, it was guaranteed to be on your plate at least two times a month at school.  For me, it consisted of a croissant crust, a funky hamburger mixt…

Tuesday, February 25, 2014

Broccoli Cheddar Soup

Broccoli Cheddar Soup
You love it. Oh, come on, you know you do.  Warm, creamy, smooth, all the way down to your soul.  You know what I am talking about, Broccoli Cheddar Soup!  This feels like the winter that will never, and today was no exception.  We woke up this morning to a mild blizzard and instead of getting all…

Homemade Baguettes...

Homemade Baguettes...
I am beginning to think that this truly is the winter that will never end!  After a couple fantastic days this weekend of warmer temps and sunshine, we woke up to another snow storm this morning.  :(  Oh well, I refuse to let that get me down!  Since it is cold and blustery out, my heart is cryi…