Great-Great Grandma Winnifred’s Non-stick Bread Bowl

This bowl is older than anyone I know. It came down from my wife's great-grandmother Winnifred. We know it's at least a hundred years old. And it's made specifically for raising bread in. … [Read more...]

How To Make Sourdough Starter

Today's recipe is a dish towel. No, today's recipe is under the dish towel. No, that's not it either. Today I'm showing how to start making a single ingredient that, in three days, will go into an actual recipe. Yeah, that's it. … [Read more...]

Raising Kids Right

When I posted the beef stroganoff recipe a couple of days ago, I forgot to share this great story. I mentioned last year that I've ruined my kids for canned soup. The 8-year-old just confirmed that I'm still doing a good job. When we were at the grocery store, I asked her what she'd like to have to go along with the stroganoff. She asked what it was, and I told her it was beef with gravy over noodles. So what sounds good to go with that? … [Read more...]

How To Make Corn Casserole

I can't decide if this is a dessert or a side dish. It's sweet, but savory. It's actually pretty similar to the peach cobbler recipe, now that I look closer at the ingredients. My neighbor Vicky serves this along with the meal. I served it after. It's pretty versatile. Hmm ... who says you can't have sweet foods during the meal, anyway? … [Read more...]

How To Cut Corn Off the Cob

I'm not proud. I'll steal any tip from anyone and present it as my own brilliant idea. This time I'd never get away with it, though. Because Kristin, who I stole this tip from, will probably call me on it. … [Read more...]