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
My daughter Lindsey and I recently had the pleasure of eating brunch with our friends James and Maritza Wilson in Marin County, CA. They live on a key in the Bay above San Francisco. The landscape reminds me of Watauga … Continue reading
My young friend Samuel Bedor, son of John and Dorothy Wilkes Bedor, and I enjoyed cooking together for several days. He is an extremely bright young man who is passionate about food. Not only is he growing but he participates … Continue reading
This is a great school or work breakfast. Bake the oatmeal the night before, refrigerate, then reheat in the microwave. Breakfast in a jiffy! Baked Oatmeal -2 servings 1 cup regular (Old Fashioned) oatmeal 1 teaspoon cinnamon 3 tablespoons brown … Continue reading
What do you get when you mix sugar and spice and everything nice with a dash of puppy dog tails and a ton of fun? The Hixon family! This adorable family with three daughters invited Doc and … Continue reading
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