Patricia shares secret sandwich recipe
You may recognize this tea time temptation as a variation of Victoria’s Sandwich, Vicky’s Secret, or Victoria’s Surprise. It’s Patricia’s Sandwich here at The Cookery, and it’s no secret that Patricia wouldn’t think of sharing a slice of this if it didn’t deserve your attention. Bake this cake and tuck a secret layer of your favorite jam […]
Get crackin’ with this sweet bread recipe
Bakers of all ages love to make this Portuguese sweet bread because there’s plenty of egg cracking to go around. With a dozen eggs in this recipe, everyone gets to perfect their skills with carefree cracking. Add a little baking to your weekend gathering and break out the eggs. Try Mike’s sweet bread recipe, a rich and […]
Spice up food writing with Monica Bhide
What makes a good food writer? Start with a passion for storytelling and carefully add a sharp eye for all things fresh for the table. That’s what you’ll discover with Monica Bhide in her food writing courses. Monica’s final food writing course for the spring is accessible from just about anywhere and open for registration. Browse the instructor’s […]
Pure and not-so-simple maple
Vermont’s Jacques Couture says warm days and cool nights make conditions prime for maple syrup production. Jacques shared the best of his sugary maple with us last week at his sugarhouse in Westfield, Vermont. But temperatures may be heating up beyond the norm during this year’s sugaring season, which may not be so prime for those hard-working […]
Beyond the plate with Thomas Keller
Chef Thomas Keller tells it like it is when he speaks about the physical demands of cooking with finesse. Here’s hoping his venture into magazine publishing pleases the palate with equal integrity.
Conduct your own nutrient analysis during National School Breakfast Week
It’s National School Breakfast Week, and though you may not venture anywhere near school cafeterias, it’s as good a time as any to conduct your own nutrient analysis. Take your breakfast inventory and change it up this week. Baked apples for breakfast? Warm up with this easy variation on baked apples. Easy Baked Oven Apples […]
Bread of hope for Syrians
Back in 2010, I shared an image of bread along the streets of Syria and the value of this daily sustenance. It’s certain that the scene has changed since I broke bread in Syria, and people throughout the country are experiencing loss beyond belief. If you’re able to gather these modest ingredients and fire up an oven, […]
To your heart . . .
Here’s a quiz for your heart health: is your heart health important . . . or urgent? Hopefully, you’re living it well, but if not, you can start something today. Love your oatmeal. It may be certain that heart disease takes many lives, but heartbreak leads to another deep loss. Love others, love your heart, […]
Spice the rice
Putting a favorable meal together gets easier when the ingredients matter. When it comes to The Cookery’s rice and spice dish, go with a traditional basmati if you can work it into the food budget. It’s certain that basmati adds up more quickly than alternatives, but you’ll appreciate the results. Rice and spice 1 cup basmati rice 2 cups water 1 pound ground […]
Another year of keepin’ it alive and real
It seems as if there’s a constant parade through The Cookery, which keeps the place lively, but the parade to top all was the march of these little penguins. Under the direction of our sweet cousin, Kathie, the kids made these edible marchers (with inspiration from allrecipes.com) out of olives, cream cheese, carrots, and peppers. […]