Even folks who say that can’t make pie, especially a two-crust pie, can achieve success with “All Butter Crust Fresh Blueberry Pie.” Well-chilled butter makes… Continue reading
If you’re into gardening, your yard is probably burgeoning with fresh herbs. And, if you don’t garden, supermarkets make fresh herbs available pre-cut and packaged,… Continue reading
1970’s August. Cooper Landing, Alaska My husband at the time, Richard and I were going on a leisurely trip to Anchorage to do some… Continue reading
I’ve used the same basic batter recipe for making cobblers for years. It has never failed me and adapts well to a wide variety of… Continue reading
Kenai and North Kenai, Alaska, now known as Nikiski. 1967 to 2014 I am sure you have read enough about Kenai River Dip Netting and… Continue reading
Native to Jamaica, “jerk” is a way of cooking in which meat, typically chicken or pork, is dry-rubbed or marinated in a wet mixture comprised… Continue reading
Salmon in Alaska 2014 Catfish in Northern Colorado 1950’S. I see people lined up at the mouth of the Kenai River and the frenzied fisherman… Continue reading
If you’ve bitten into a peach or nectarine lately, you already know this year’s crop is exceptionally delicious and flavorful. With supplies good and prices… Continue reading
If you’ve been caught up in the 2014 FIFA World Cup in Brazil since it began earlier last month, you are not alone. However, in… Continue reading
In my neck of the woods, it’s no secret who the good cooks are. Luckily, they are generous, too, frequently sharing the best of their… Continue reading
This article was sent to me several years ago by my cousin Jim Nelson in Kansas. If you have the slightest interest in history or… Continue reading
If you’ve ever been to the either the Dekalb Farmers Market or the Buford Highway Farmers Market, in the Atlanta area, you already know that… Continue reading
Year 1972 Big Lake, Alaska Ben and wife, Nadene and son, Robbie, moved to Alaska from Lubbock, Texas in the late 1960’s to cash… Continue reading
What is your idea of the perfect brownie? Maybe you’ve already found it, and maybe you’re still looking. Perhaps, one of these will end your… Continue reading
A plan to offer you some outstanding brownie recipes went awry after I took another exploration through Renée Behnke’s “Memorable Recipes to Share with Family… Continue reading
Swanson River Fire 1959 Funny River Fire 2014 I jumped in the Jeep parked in front of my car with my buddy Paul. Betty jumped… Continue reading
Cold vegetable and fruit soups are refreshing on warm days and make a terrific accompaniment or first course at lunch. Vichyssoise (pronounced vee-shee-swahz), a creamy… Continue reading
SWANSON RIVER FIRE 1969 FUNNY RIVER FIRE 2014 The recent Funny River fire puts my memory in full motion of the 1969 Swanson River fire… Continue reading
Grannie Annie is taking a holiday. She is preparing for company. She will return next week. Here are some of her favorite recipes.… Continue reading
Pavlova is a meringue-based dessert named after Russian ballet dancer Anna Pavlova (1881-1931). There is disagreement whether pavlova was created in New Zealand or Australia,… Continue reading