Who doesn’t love a pie? Sweet or savory, when buttery crust is combined with delicious filling, something magical happens. But, how ‘bout something more portable, freezeable, personal. Today on…
This is a special occasion breakfast treat, perfect for Father’s day. I should note here that the irony of taking bacon, something considered not good for your heart and…
Ah yes, there is a holiday for everything. And April 26th is, at it turns out, National Pretzel Day here in the US. By far, my favorite way to…
A quick revisit of several of my blogs that are great for St. Patrick’s day. For my Toffee Pretzel Shamrocks, see here. You can find the Rainbow Cookies here.…
As always, the day before lent is Mardi Gras, and this year it falls on March 4th. As mentioned in a previous blog (found here, go read it!), Fat…
Chocolate ganache is a magical kitchen concoction. It’s an elegant cake drizzle, a silky whipped-frosting topping, and a gorgeous truffle interior. It’s versatile, impressive and deceptively easy to make.…
I’m always looking for great snack and party ideas, and of course, the easier, the better. Here’s one of my favorites… Salami Chips. This isn’t haute cuisine, just a…
Hey everyone… I’m so happy to ring in 2014, and with it I offer our latest Tamara Twist video, Champagne-Palooza, now available online. Champagne is such a versatile, enjoyable…
DIY/ Food/ Food Crafting/ Great Gifts/ Holidays/ Printables
Easy Halloween Treat — Bloody Hot Cocoa, and a Printable!
I was snooping around at Cost Plus/World Market last week and found the wonderful hot cocoa mixes they make every holiday season. This one caught my eye and made…
I make these almonds every year for Christmas gifts. And every time, have to make double/triple batches, because they inevitably get eaten before packaging. They’re easy, save well for…