Today, I finally made the realization that I am a baby boomer.  Never really thought about it until I asked my sons if they knew what a “Blue Plate Special” was.  I wasn’t born in the 1920’s when this whole thing first started, but I do recall going to New York City to one of…

The start of a new year, this is the perfect moment for the return of good, hot, homemade breads and soups.  This is the moment to learn new ways of dealing gently with our world.  When you make quick bread at home, not only do you bring pleasure and sustenance to yourself and others, but…

This is a traditional Polish stew called Bigos or Hunter’s Stew.  There are so many variations of this pork dish. You can go to Hog Heaven and add smoked pork shoulder, pork butt, bacon and kielbasa.  Spareribs and sauerkraut are something I’ve never had outside of my own home.  This is the way my mother…

Last night I received an email from Marelie from Cookie Droplets Etc. who stopped by my “Virtual Spa” here at Comfy Cuisine and got so relaxed and mellow that she decided to give me this award! She now has a standing appointment and free spa views forever!  I only have a few posts there as I…

With very few ingredients, you can make these impressive pastries! 1/2 pkg. frozen puff pastry sheet, thawed (1 sheet) 1/2 cup sliced almonds, divided 1 Tbsp. granulated sugar 1 container (8 oz.) sour cream 1/2 cup powdered sugar 1/4 tsp. almond extract 1-1/2 cups whipped cream 12 large strawberries, sliced Orange zest Preheat oven to…