Life on the Farm
Honey is a supersaturated solution of sugar and water, which means it contains more sugar than the water can naturally dissolve. Honey crystallizes when the water releases excess sugar. If you’ve ever had the fun of making rock candy, you...
A dishwasher safe non-stick griddle plate will accumulate a film of burnt-on food residue, no matter how careful you are. And the gunk seems to sneak up — the griddle looks clean, until one day it suddenly isn’t. That’s the...
“You need a Gilhoolie,” stated my dentist, after I told her that I involuntarily clench my teeth during activities requiring concentrated effort — such as trying to remove a stubborn jar lid. “What’s a Gilhoolie?” I asked, worried I was...
When the cucumbers begin to ripen in my garden, I can’t wait to a make cucumber salad. We often have it for lunch with slices of freshly baked bread, although I might also serve it as a side dish for...
The recipe format I use follows a sensible system I learned several decades ago that makes much more sense to me. Instructions are given in a column on the left, with ingredients listed, in their order of use, in a column on the right.
Chicken Florentine is the perfect dish to serve someone who otherwise hates spinach, kale, chard and other greens. And for those who don’t eat chicken, it’s equally good without it.
