Strawberries 2 of 2

So, we’ve covered the hulling and cleaning stage, now on to the preparing stage. Depending on how you plan on using them, strawberries can be prepared a few different ways.  They can be left whole, halved, or quartered. WHOLE Fill a graham cracker crust with whole berries, prepare  jello per package directions, pour over berries,…

Strawberries 1 of 2

As you know if I can make it myself, I’m all about it! From household cleaners, bathroom necessities, beauty and health to food good for the Heart and Soul. Over the next few posts we will be looking at the yumminess that is strawberries. Hulling aka cleaning, preparing, preserving, fresh, frozen and processed. All of…

Mahi Cracker Dip

Back in my catering days I used to eat sleep and breath, finger foods aka appetizers aka (fancy term) hors d’oeuvres. It was easier, and less expensive to throw a ‘shindig’ if you only supplied the small stuff.  From the loud and intense football parties to the sofisticated tea parties, bite sized was the way…

Banana/Cranberry Nut Bread

As most of you know, my SugarPlum ( granddaughter Abby), has a special anti-inflammatory diet. Gluten, dairy and sugar seem to affect her clearly when accidently or even mildly ingested. I have been creating recipes to feed this sweet baby and I’ve come up with my first bread recipe. It is (get ready for this…