Celebrating Life Around The Table
This week I saw that Dolley had posted her Irish Soda Bread recipe on Facebook. I had to try it! Dolley Carlson and I worked together when I was on staff at Mariners. She is an author and speaker who focuses on loving and nurturing the relationships the Lord has blessed us with and inspiring… [read more]
It’s Dr. Seuss Birthday. Join me over at Davidson Safest Choice Eggs where I am sharing about a popover poem Dr. Suess wrote. Last fall I was first introduced to their delicious eggs. They are great for cooking with kids. The Safest Choice™ is a patented, all natural, award-winning egg pasteurization process that eliminates Salmonella… [read more]
Last Sunday the Food Bloggers of Los Angeles, gathered for a pre-Thanksgiving feast. I have only made it to one other meeting but now that I am not working, I have more time to do these things. I was so glad I did. Andrew Wilder of Eating Rules, was the host. When I arrived the… [read more]
Today I have a fun little recipe for you. Crazy as it sounds I must be the only person who did not grow up with monkey bread. The first time I ever made it was when I created a Cake Batter Monkey Bread recipe for Pillsbury. I started experimenting and came up with a cheesy… [read more]
Recently I was invited by my friends at Mountain High Yoghurt® to create some new recipes using Mountain High Yoghurt®. Since fall is here I thought I would bake a fresh Cinnamon Apple Scone with an Apple Cider Glaze. They turned out big and fluffy and full of chopped apples. Over the last year I… [read more]
I have been on a popover kick lately. I still have a sweet one to share with you but my latest was a savory cheddar cheese rosemary. It would be a perfect bread with Easter Ham or in our case a barbecue. A few weeks ago I went to a meeting of local food bloggers. … [read more]
I am sure you noticed I have been tinkering with the design. Hopefully I will finalize in the next day or so. The upgraded site will be mobile friendly, so you can find your favorite AIK recipes from the road. I looked to see if I had a better picture of this cake. Trust me… [read more]
Last weekend I had an idea that turned into a delicious lunch. Homemade blackberry jam spread across sliced of bread. Top with brie, jalapeno and bacon. This is one good grilled cheese. It all started with homemade blackberry jam. You start with sugar and blackberries. Strain the berry mixture. Place in a small saucepan and… [read more]
When I was attending the She Speaks conference in July, we ate at this cute restaurant, The Pewter Rose. We were served these delicious Butterscotch Scones as an amuse bouche. The restaurant is in the historic South End of Charlotte and occupies the second floor of a turn-of-the-century textile warehouse. It is light and airy… [read more]
Recently my niece called a meeting with me to discuss new recipes for us to make. She pulled out her Pink Princess cookbook by Barbara Berry and we sat at the family room game table. She has become a great little baker and loves to help out in the kitchen. When I brought my coffee… [read more]
