This is a story from when my three year old grand nephew, Reed, visited at Christmas. He was just beginning to figure out who Santa and the elves are. This was our conversation. Reed says, “My Elf’s name is Kringle … Continue reading
Crusty Garlic Parmesan Bread is the easiest bread to make. People love the crunch. I’ve listed the ingredients without measurements because you just sprinkle everything on top then bake in the oven until the bread is lightly browned and crisp. … Continue reading
Blueberry Muffins 2 sticks unsalted butter, softened2 cups granulated sugar4 large eggs3 cups all-purpose flour3 teaspoons baking powder1/2 teaspoon iodized salt1 cup milk1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract1/2 teaspoon almond extract3 cups fresh blueberries4 tablespoons powdered sugarGranulated sugar for sprinkling on … Continue reading
Christmas is full of traditional sweets. My aunt Kakie’s peanut butter cookies and my cousin Clark’s fudge are beloved family recipes that will be passed down to the next generation. Some holiday sweets arrive at our doorstep as gifts from … Continue reading
Buttermilk Biscuits marydukecooks.com I can remember my aunts making biscuits daily. I had no idea that this wasn’t normal…that others ate biscuits from a can, freezer, or fast food restaurant. Trust me there is nothing wrong with that… I got … Continue reading
I love rolls! Especially soft squishy ones. My love affair started in elementary school. I begged the lunch ladies for extra rolls every day. No wonder I wore plus size clothes! Adapted from King Arthur Flour from an old handwritten … Continue reading
Whenever I develop a new recipe poor Doc has to be my test subject. Usually, a recipe goes through several revisions before it makes it to the paper. The other day I made homemade focaccia. I started with a recipe from … Continue reading
marydukecooks.com When my children were young, they would not eat banana bread containing nuts. Now that the kids are grown, Doc and I can eat whatever we like! This banana bread has many layers of flavor. Ripe mashed bananas caramelize … Continue reading
Buttermilk Pancakes marydukecooks.com Doc, the kids, and I had a Saturday morning breakfast ritual. Doc usually made waffles he is famous for. If he was on call or had an early golf game I made pancakes. We have an island … Continue reading
It’s starting to feel like Doc and I live in the woods with Goldilocks and the 3 bears but in this story it’s Doc, the three snakes, and me. About 3 weeks ago “Papa” snake shed his skin on our … Continue reading
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