Grandma's Things

Here are the steps: Start with a new stem: one that hasn’t bloomed yet.Cut at an angle right below a node, say 4 or 6...

Strangely enough, there are so many ways to make a chocolate chip cookie. Some people prefer their cookies thinner and crumbly. I love a chocolate chip...

Onions – there are just so many different types of them, aren’t there? Whenever I need an onion for a recipe, I tend to...

I of course love summer because of the sunshine and warm weather. But I also love summer because of all the delicious in-season produce! Watermelon has...

I love eating baked goods, but I don’t especially love making them. I consider myself to be a pretty competent cook, but I generally...

No doubt, handling raw chicken can be a rather unpleasant task. Its slimy, cold texture and unappetizing appearance until it's cooked can make it...

I’ve never been much of a dessert fan, but I’m a total sucker for anything that’s savory and deep fried. Although I don’t eat...

As soon as December 1st rolls around, I’m in the full swing of holiday baking. I may not be an expert baker, but the...

A jar of pickles never seems to last long in our house. Soon enough, the pickles are gone, I dump the juice down the...

One of my favorite things about summer is hosting backyard barbecues for friends and family. It’s always so fun to fire up the grill,...