Whew! The holidays are over and I'm finally getting back to the blog. In six weeks, we celebrate Thanksgiving, an anniversary, two birthdays, Christmas, and New Years. Something had to give and unfortunately it was the blog, so I apologize to my regular followers. However, I'm back at it and you'll see regular new posts again. Pimento cheese made an appearance at every church function, covered … [Read more...]
Pistachio and Cranberry Crusted Goat Cheese
Okay, so I was running a little behind getting Thanksgiving lunch (which turned into a mid afternoon dinner) ready so I had to put a snack together to keep the troops' blood sugar in check and to insure that the glasses of wine didn't get anyone too tipsy before dinner. I am constantly looking at food magazines and cookbooks and I saw this appetizer in one of them a while ago. I always give … [Read more...]
Cheese Straws
When I was 12 or 13, my dad brought some cheese straws home from work. The minute I tasted those cheesy, buttery, crunchy treats I decided I had to learn to make them. I immediately insisted that my mother buy me a cookie press and off I went to master the art of cheese straws. The ingredients are simple but the technique to make them look good is a skill. I practiced and practiced until I could … [Read more...]