To All the Kitchen Tools I’ve Loved …

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Spring cleaning is coming soon to my household and I am prepared to make the tough decisions it requires. I willingly discard clothing but have a more difficult time letting go of kitchen objects, even if I rarely use them. Joe (bless his heart) … [Continue reading]

Addictive Raincoast Crisps

I am a crunchy snack fanatic so when I discovered Lesley Stowe's Raincoast Crisps, I was in couch potato heaven. Don't let the brown colored slices of dried bread fool you -- they taste delicious and offer a firm, crisp texture. If you haven't … [Continue reading]

I miss you, Goober Grape!

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Moving to Canada from the United States brought with it a sobering reality ... not all of my favorite products are sold north of the border. Prime example -- Goober Grape. What's a guy to do? Yes, I know what you're thinking. I can mix my own … [Continue reading]

Vintage Soda Pop from Boylan Bottling Co.

I had forgotten about Boylan soda and just stumbled upon it while spending too much time (and money) on Amazon. A few years ago, I had ordered a case of this soda after seeing it's pure cane sugar formula raved about on TV. The family-owned … [Continue reading]

Massaging Out Loud

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It's time for me to make a confession. I've been absent from all things web and cooking related since the beginning of the year. I decided it was time for me to make a career change (to something which does not involve my beloved computer or the … [Continue reading]

RIP: My Beloved Silpat

Silpat Baking Mat

I knew my new year was off to a rocky start when I discovered my silpat baking mat had started to crumble around the edges, exposing its precious fiberglass filling. However, it the 7 years in which I owned it, the non-stick mat served me well. … [Continue reading]

Date Pie Vintage Recipe Card

Date Pie Recipe

Dried fruits, like raisins and dates, were popular in the nineteenth and early twentieth century. The dried fruits kept well and lent plenty of sweetness to pies, cookies, and cakes. While still popular today, dates don't appear in as many baked … [Continue reading]