By Carol McIlwain Spring is here, so they say. The good news is that Easter is just around the corner! Sunday Brunch and Easter are a perfect blend, and so is this versatile, tasty, easy egg dish to help you celebrate the day. This is one of my go-to recipes. Some of you may recognize
By Carol McIlwain I must say I was conflicted in choosing a recipe this month. Part of me said, “Let’s be healthy for the new year.” (Nah … seriously?) Of course, the flip side said, “Let’s go for it; it’s the Super Bowl!” But then the 49ers lost, so who cares? So, since the rest
By Carol McIlwain OK class … gather ‘round, it is Cooking School again. The holidays are coming and we all know what that means: yummy food and lots of it! Turkey, ham, prime rib, stuffing, pies and … dinner rolls! They kind of get lost in the shuffle but when they are homemade, it’s really
By Carol McIlwain Lately, if your Facebook page is like mine, it has been filled with some of the most amazing, ooey, gooey, cheesy, buttery deliciousness ever! Each recipe sounds (and looks) better than the last and begs you to march to the kitchen and get busy! It was hard to choose just one to
By Carol McIlwain Summer is almost here and who doesn’t want something cool and refreshing for those hot, lazy afternoons? Here are a couple of quick recipes to satisfy your thirst! Watermelon and Mint Refresher 4 cups watermelon, seeded and cubed ½ cup water 24 mint leaves ½ cup sugar 6-8 slices lemon (or lime), quartered
By Carol McIlwain Gather around … cooking school is in session, and it’s going to be fun! Pate a Choux is a versatile and yummy French pastry skill that everyone should master. Ingredients are always handy, it’s quick and easy to make, and your results are really impressive. It’s a win, win, win all around!
By Carol McIlwain Ahhhh……..Valentine’s Day. A day devoted to the one you love, usually involving chocolate. What started out as a simple gesture has morphed into an event of gigantic proportions: lavish cards, expensive gifts, and destination celebrations. Now, don’t get me wrong. Those are all great ways to celebrate, but not always practical. A
By Carol McIlwain Sometimes, living in California, it’s hard to really appreciate the change of seasons. Our weather is mild, and we usually don’t experience the dramatic changes that other areas in the country enjoy. We also don’t have snow, bugs, hurricanes or lots of leaves to rake, but that is another story for another
