It was a beautiful sunny brisk autumn day during my visit to Pounds’ Turkey Farm in Leechburg, Pennsylvania. Beverly Pounds, our gracious hostess, provided a tour of her family farm as we learned about the love and passion that goes into their successful family business. For three generations, the Pounds’ family has been dedicated to […]
Read MoreFoods of The Harvest
The autumn harvest is in full swing, and eating seasonally is beneficial to your health as well as pleasing to the senses. Savor the flavors and take in the colors, textures and aromas. Enjoy your favorites, new varieties and try a new option each week. Experiment in the kitchen. So, what’s in season? […]
Read MoreFrom my Mother’s Kitchen ~ GochYa Cooking Chocolate Cake
Memories from my mother’s kitchen window ~ Stop…Look…and Listen… Beauty surrounds us as we enjoy spring in full bloom. I particularly enjoy the forsythia bushes in their radiant yellow blooms. You may wonder, what do forsythia bushes have to do with food? For me, they are memories from my mother’s kitchen. […]
Read MoreWeek 2 Celebrating Summer Salads (Caesar Salad)
As we savor the flavors of summertime fresh salads, week #2 celebrates the Caesar Salad. Experiment and enjoy the flavors of fresh summer fruits and vegetables, and please join me in welcoming culinary creativity, and celebrate with your friends and family! Buon Appetito! Cynthia The Caesar Salad is easy to prepare with simple ingredients, yet classic. […]
Read MoreA Hometown Taste of Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh Wall Art @Primanti Bros., Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania-my hometown! On a recent visit, my husband and I took a little culinary tour in the city’s Strip District. During our afternoon adventure, our mission was to purchase a large quantity of grape leaves for my husband’s specialty of stuffed grape leaves, which he prepares with freshly […]
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