Cuisine: American

  Holy Treats are a combination of tasty snacks that can be given as gifts to young children and adults on October 31.    These treats can also be served to house guests or enjoyed alone.   They are a positive replacement for food created to look morbid.      I’m one of the many…

Hard Boiled Eggs are easy to make and shells slide off easily. The keys are seasoning the water before boiling and chilling boiled eggs before peeling. Salt is used to “season the water” in this recipe. The water for my  Smooth Hard Boiled Eggs is seasoned with apple cider vinegar (or white distilled vinegar) and…

The Leaven Test determines if previously used baking powder (or baking soda) is active.  Always test before using in a recipe. Leavening creates moist, light baked goods with volume and a tender texture. Inactive baking powder (or baking soda) will cause biscuits, bread, cake, cookies, etc. not to rise and have a very unpleasant taste. …