Glen & Friends posted an easy no kneed recipe from 1944 that is worth watching.

I recommend browsing the comments after you’ve watched the video. Lots of interesting things to think about.

What I particularly appreciate is the ‘Just Go Do It’ attitude not only from the cookbook but from Glen. There is something to be said about leaving our fears behind and just giving it a try. We never know if it will work or not if we just sit back and fret over it.

I’m of the belief that many folks are afraid of yeast and pie dough, among a lot of other things, because they have been told far too often that some things are ‘difficult’ or ‘hard’ or ‘fussy’ or ‘there is only one way to do this’ by folks who for all sorts of reasons, probably should have just left things alone.

Bread is, more often than not, a few minutes of effort and many of minutes of waiting. Yes there are things to be consider; is the yeast fresh, for example, but mostly… <shrug> And even if it doesn’t come out perfectly, if it is actually baked through it can be used in other ways.

Mindy over at See Mindy Mom has talked about her efforts at making sourdough. I give her credit for her attempts, and even owning up to her not so successful results, but I give her a High Five for understanding what works for her and what doesn’t.

One of the lessons I’ve learned over time is that not everyone is able to do the same things. There could be a variety of reasons but at the end of the day, sometimes we need to just accept that this particular project might be out of my wheelhouse and find something else.

I appreciate the commenter in Glen’s video who took the time to look up the recipe and let us know that there are other batter bread recipes available to try. I might just do that.

There is something magical about fresh bread from the oven. I don’t know of a single person who doesn’t appreciate even just one slice. I might just make some magic one of these days. 😀

My rice cooker was one of those appliances I bought because while I could cook perfect rice in my old home, that skill didn’t seem to come along with me when I moved here. I was frustrated and annoyed and at my wit’s end when I discovered rice cookers. It turned out to be one of those amazing investments.

I’ve used it to make white and brown rice and tried out the slow cooker function in addition to steaming vegetables as I cooked rice but I hadn’t really experimented with it. And then Stacey’s Simple Meals posted this video:

She has the same brand but a smaller version than mine, but the functions and features are the same. I even checked out the cookbook and it has opened my eyes and got me to thinking…

Every so often I think I need to spend some time playing with my appliances to see if I can get the most out of them. The rice cooker is at the top of the list.

By the way, this machine is easy to use, inexpensive, and can be used for a lot of grains. And it makes excellent rice, too! 😀

Happy cooking!

AllRecipes.com has collected 25 vintage recipes that bring back many memories. From the Watergate Salad to the Mayonnaise Chocolate Cake to the Apple Dumplings and on and on, this collection is worth taking some time over.

I remember the Jell-O salads/desserts. They were a fun way to add some sparkle to the table and were tasty, too. I wouldn’t mind making one or more of these…

America’s Test Kitchen has tested several of these items, too, and have some handy tips if you want to try your hand.

I have to say, I am eyeing that Pineapple Upside Down Cake. Pineapple is such a vibrant flavor and when paired with a delicious yellow cake…YUM!

I’ve always wanted to try my hand at a Tarte Tatin. With the onset of Fall, apples will be available…

Speaking of apples, I would not mind a crisp made with something in addition to the apples.

Check out these recipes and let me know what makes your mouth water and what you might be trying next.

Enjoy!

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Recently Stacey brought us three easy recipes for ground beef that I have to admit made me HUNGRY. LOL!

I’m a fan of pasta in pretty much any form, so the first recipe got my attention. A different version of tacos for Taco Tuesday? I admit this one looked interesting but I would be cautious about the fat content. I might have to adjust the seasoning to compensate for a lower fat content. The last one, Salisbury Steak, really got my attention.

I’ve been a fan of Salisbury Steak for decades but have always been hesitant to try making it myself. This recipe looks doable and the payoff … Yum!

Check out Stacey’s blog HERE. The link to her YouTube post is in the blog page.

It is no secret around here that I love Julia Child. She not only taught people how to cook but how to eat. One of the original foodies.

Julia understood that little things can have big impact. It isn’t just using fresh ingredients, it is how you use those ingredients that can make some thing good into something amazing.

There are thousands of recipes for chicken salad. Everyone has their own take on it. Check out Julia’s recipes for her chicken salad. Can you taste it? Granted she’d prefer homemade mayo but your favorite store bought will do just fine. Everything balances and accentuates other ingredients.

I’m thinking crackers…good sandwich bread…adding an apple…maybe some good cheese…All kinds of options.

Enjoy!

Sometimes you just need a little something extra even if it means turning the oven on!

I’ve had a can of crushed pineapple and a box of yellow cake mix in my pantry for far too long. I’ve been craving a dump cake. You see where I’m heading, right?

The beauty of a dump cake is the flexibility of flavors you can play with. With the variety of cake mix flavors in addition to the pie fillings and canned or frozen fruits, you can pretty much create a masterpiece.

A word of warning, however, these things are not low calorie and are very rich. Consider yourself warned!

Enjoy!!