What is Yeast? I love bread. I love to make bread. I love to smell baking bread. And, I love to eat bread…especially when it is still hot from the oven. In fact, I love bread so much I make at least one loaf of bread every Sunday afternoon. And….I love bread so much that I have taught community bread making classes for a local university. When I teach those classes one of the most commonly asked questions is: What is yeast? So ... View the Post
A Pocket Oreo Fudge Recipe
A Pocket Oreo Fudge Recipe Since returning to teaching I’ve been treated to a junior high delicacy, so scrumptious, that I don’t feel like I can keep the recipe all to myself.....I like to call this masterpiece of junior high ingenuity "Pocket Oreo Fudge". And you know, I've never seen...or tasted anything quite like it. Version 1.0.0 So without further ado….here’s how you too can make Pocket Oreo Fudge : Step 1: Pull some Oreos out of your backpack during lunch. ... View the Post
What is the Difference Between Ice Cream, Frozen Custard, Gelato, Frozen Yogurt, Sorbet and Sherbet?
What is the Difference Between Ice Cream, Frozen Custard, Gelato, Frozen Yogurt, Sorbet and Sherbet? Let's find out! Summer is on it's way which means: 'tis the season for frozen treats! And, not only do I love me some frozen treats but between all the stress and sadness at my home over the past year I've had more than my fair share of them...on the couch, late at night, after a long day at the hospital. But....don't feel bad...I have no regrets about my frozen dessert ... View the Post
How to Cook a Turnip…and Why You Would Want To!
How to Cook a Turnip...and Why You Would Want To! Turnips are adorable. Even if I didn't like to eat them I'd still grow them in my garden just because they are so darn cute! Maybe it's the colors that I love so much...the violet, magenta, and emerald shades running together and fading to a bright white. Whatever it is I think they are fantastic. So let's talk turnips! First of all turnips are good for you. Here's why: Turnips are one of a variety of cruciferous ... View the Post
Easy DIY Ramen Bar
Easy DIY Ramen Bar Recently my teens have been into Ramen...really into Ramen. So we've started creating our own Ramen Bars almost weekly. This is hands down one of the easiest and cheapest meals that we make. Here's what we do: First of all everyone grabs a pack (or two) of Ramen in the flavors they like best. Then they open the packages and pull out their flavor packets to save for later. While the flavor packets wait on the counter top all of the noodles go ... View the Post
How to Cook Brussel Sprouts
How to Cook Brussel Sprouts I feel like Brussel Sprouts have a bad reputation....but I LOVE them. A lot!!! I love them roasted, raw, grilled or fried. They are delicious. Today I am sharing the simple way I cook them most often....usually on Sunday nights with our family dinner. This method is fairly quick and simple but still super tasty. Using a bag 1lb bag of Brussel Sprouts, here's what I do: #1. Wash and cut each sprout in half (trimming any brown ends if ... View the Post
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