There is a sweet little story around this recipe.  Authentic Huli Huli chicken is grilled over Hawaiian wood.  When it was time to turn the chicken, everyone would shout “Huli! Huli!” which means turned in Hawaiian.  These wings are sticky, sweet with just a hint of heat.  “HULI! HULI!” Get the recipe here… Just an…

 Back in the day, there used to be a small Hot Dog drive-in called George’s that was just around the corner from the Elementary School I used to go to.  It was a small place with tables outside.  The buns were warm, the hot dogs were crispy and they had the best chili sauce!  Walking…

 Back in the day, there used to be a small Hot Dog drive-in called George’s that was just around the corner from the Elementary School I used to go to.  It was a small place with tables outside.  The buns were warm, the hot dogs were crispy and they had the best chili sauce!  Walking…

Most of us never tire of a good, homemade Baked Macaroni and Cheese – our all American comfort food.  A lot of recipes you might have eaten would have some form of a roux, cooked flour and milk.  When I saw this recipe – this step was completely omitted.  The traditional cheddar is here, along…

I have been patiently waiting for some beautiful pickling cucumbers that I could easily turn into perfectly easy refrigerator pickles.  At a new Farmer’s Market that just opened up, I saw these in their crisp, green, glory and snatched em up quick! There are so many quick pickle recipes out there.  This one is super…

If you like Pasta e Olio, you are going to love this one!  It’s great when sweet cherry tomatoes are in season, but also good with the cherry tomatoes now because of the concentration of taste and texture when you roast them.  This is very quick to make and it’s really “multo buono”. 3 pints…

Did you know that the first pies were often made from pastry that was intentionally barely edible?  Pastry was used as a method of keeping meats and fillings moist during cooking and also to seal the filling to keep it from spoiling. YUM.  Many believe the term “pie” has its beginnings from “magpie”, a bird…

You say gelato, I say Ice Cream.  A rose by any other name etc.  What is Gelato? Gelato has a lower butterfat content, and slightly less sugar, than most American ice creams.  American ice cream is typically made from heavy cream, while Italian gelato is based on milk with egg yolks added for richness and…

Did you know that the first pies were often made from pastry that was intentionally barely edible?  Pastry was used as a method of keeping meats and fillings moist during cooking and also to seal the filling to keep it from spoiling. YUM.  Many believe the term “pie” has its beginnings from “magpie”, a bird…

I’ve recently has some requests for quick, easy and healthy foods for kids.  Kids love mac and cheese and this version cooks nearly as fast as that one in the box.  While the pasta is cooking, make the ultra-creamy sauce and your done!  No-Bake Macaroni and Cheese 8 oz. Whole wheat pasta (your choice) 1…

I’ll admit, I am not good at making homemade cakes from scratch.  They always come out dry and dense.  My sons were born 1 day apart – 4 years apart.  They actually could have been born on the same day!  My first son was 2 weeks late – emergency C-section and my second son two…

Did you know that the first pies were often made from pastry that was intentionally barely edible?  Pastry was used as a method of keeping meats and fillings moist during cooking and also to seal the filling to keep it from spoiling. YUM.   Many believe the term “pie” has its beginnings from “magpie”, a bird…

I’ll admit, I am not good at making homemade cakes from scratch.  They always come out dry and dense.  My sons were born 1 day apart – 4 years apart.  They actually could have been born on the same day!  My first son was 2 weeks late – emergency C-section and my second son two…

Did you know? The natural salt in food accounts for about 10 percent of total intake, on average according to the FDA.  The salt we add at the table or while cooking adds another 5 to 10 percent.  About 75 percent of our total salt intake comes from salt added to processed foods by manufacturers…