“All of the people took it up and sung it over and over until it was wrung dry, and no further innovations of tone and tempo were conceivable. Then they hushed and ate barbecue.” Zora Neale Hurston, African-American author Hunger may be the best sauce, but barbecue is pretty close. Sweet, tangy. Sometimes smoky. What's… Continue reading Barbecue Bliss Sauce
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Thrifty gluten-free breading
Made a batch of this last night and decided it's high time for a re-post. “There is more hunger for love and appreciation in this world than for bread.” Mother Teresa After several years of accommodating a mixed gluten-loving and gluten-free household, I have discovered there are three basic problem areas -- bread, pastry dough… Continue reading Thrifty gluten-free breading
Moo-free Dreamsicle cake
“Mma Ramotswe sighed. 'We are all tempted, Mma. We are all tempted when it comes to cake.' " Alexander McCall Smith, In the Company of Cheerful Ladies There was a time when family birthday celebrations included such elaborate creations as homemade angel food with sunny splashes of color throughout the batter -- a Fanny Farmer… Continue reading Moo-free Dreamsicle cake
Mixed-bag sun tea
It's spring. The sun is back! Re-posting a summer 2018 recipe that will take full advantage of this delightful change. "Here in the South, we don't hide crazy. We put it on the front porch and give it a sweet tea." unknown author Forget the sweet tea, actually. You won't need sugar if you try… Continue reading Mixed-bag sun tea
Spring-forward salad
Last week, we were wearing parkas. Today, people are walking their dogs and delivering mail with bared legs so winter-white the sun isn't the only reason I feel a sudden need to shield my eyes. Likewise, in the kitchen, the time for soups and stews is slipping away. I, in fact, whipped up the first… Continue reading Spring-forward salad
Nora Edinger -- JOY Journal 