I was researching no bake peanut butter balls for my niece, and I ran across a good looking recipe in a 1963 cookbook from the Oklahoma Peanut Council. I’ve made some changes and additions, and they turned out fabulously. They’re a great holiday treat. PrintPeanut Butter Balls, No Bake Total Time: 35 minutes Yield: About…
Christmousse
This is one of the easiest, most luscious, gourmet desserts you will ever make. I’ll give you the base, then you can go crazy with additions. Never underestimate the power of Nutella! The picture is of the ingredients, because it looks like thick chocolate pudding, and I’m guessing you’ve seen chocolate pudding before. PrintChristmousse IngredientsPudding…
Bangkok Royal
This is another one of the Waco restaurants that I’ve been wanting to try for a long time. I met my brother there for lunch, and we both decided it was worth going to again. The service was a little strange at the lunch hour, but maybe they were short staffed. We ordered off the…
Food Update
Mark Bittman wrote a great article that appeared in Time Magazine, “The Truth About Home Cooking.” In it he says something I’ve always believed was significant – “Shouldn’t preparing—and consuming—food be a source of comfort, pride, health, well-being, relaxation, sociability? Something that connects us to other humans?” We have lots of fresh foods and ingredients…
(Breakfast) Baked Pumpkin Oatmeal
Rich, hearty, and delicious, this oatmeal is definitely the way to start a dreary winter day. And it’s perfect for a holiday breakfast. Print(Breakfast) Baked Pumpkin Oatmeal Total Time: 1 hour, 20 minutes Yield: Serves 8-10 Ingredients2 cups unsweetened coconut milk, whole milk, or almond milk (room temp) 4 oz softened cream cheese 15 oz…