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TRUFFLES are a type of underground fungus, related to mushrooms, that grow in a symbiotic relationship with tree roots, prized as a culinary delicacy for their intense, earthy aroma and flavor. They are lumpy, irregular, and have a dense texture, unlike typical mushrooms with caps and stems. They are harvested using trained dogs or pigs, although pigs haven’t been used […]
Happy Easter, wishing you blessings of peace and happiness, enjoy the sweet treats, and cherish time with friends and loved ones. ~ Diane
My WP Family: I apologize for two posts today but I am so irritated. A while back WP took it upon itself to drop my subscribers from over 12,000 down to just over 9,000. Well, in less than 2 weeks they removed another 455!!!! I had to go to a business plan because I didn’t have any room left for pictures. So paying what I pay doesn’t give them the right to decrease my subscribers on my website which in turn eliminates them looking at the ads. I’m not greedy, I blog for fun but I don’t even make enough to cover the cost of my website. I’m not sure how much longer I will be blogging thanks to WP! Diane
My frozen homegrown blueberries needed to be used up. I found this 1950’s recipe different as there was no actual sugar in the ingredients, only a small amount of blueberry preserves for sweetness. My blueberries are very tart so I put a scoop of ice cream on top to add more sweetness and besides, who doesn’t love vanilla ice cream […]
Saffron is the most expensive spice in the world. Sometimes called “red gold”, saffron has been prized for millennia, appearing in written records as early as 2300 BCE. In the 14th and 15th centuries, it was often worth more than gold by weight, costing between $2,000 – $10,000 per pound. Its extraordinary cost comes from the staggering labor required to […]
Vanilla ice cream with a simple homemade caramel sauce and bananas made in about 10 minutes. You won’t believe how easy this is to make; your family and guests will thank you! In a medium nonstick skillet, add the brown sugar and butter over medium low heat, stirring constantly, until the butter melts and is bubbly. Carefully stir in […]
Did you know I received an unbelievable 2 million hits? I surely didn’t until just the other day! I want to thank each and every one of you not only for your wonderful comments, but for being a part of my blogging family. I am looking forward to many more years of blogging and sharing my passion of cooking. ~ […]
This delicious VEGETABLE PIZZA is perfect for so many occasions. I made this one because I was craving it but my favorite time to make it is if company is coming over. This has crescent rolls for the bottom, a cream cheese and ranch filling, whatever fresh vegetables you want then top with cheese. Remove crescent roll dough from […]
Have you ever heard of SHARK FIN SOUP? I watched a show about it many years ago and my blood pressure goes up every time I hear about it now. Sharks may not be my favorite fish but this is just cruel in my opinion. KEY ASPECTS OF SHARK FIN SOUP Cultural significance: A status symbol in Chinese cuisine, […]
Are you looking for an easy appetizer for St Patrick’s Day or any time for that matter? This recipe is from the 1950’s and has only three ingredients and is SO good, it’s bacon & shrimp after all. In a plastic bag, add the shrimp and teriyaki marinade. Turn to coat all the shrimp then refrigerate for 20 minutes. Drain […]