Everyone knows that apple pie is best when fresh out of the oven, before refrigeration. When reheated, the crust tends to become soggy, and I have often wondered if there is a good way to avoid this....
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L9FOm5DydF8 The fact that one-piece lids are available as an option in canning, whether or not they should be used for home food preservation is clear. You can...
I come from a long line of lifelong quilters, and all of the women in my family know how to sew. In fact, my mother sewed for a living for several decades. Recently, I was asked to sew patches on my...
Does Pecan Pie Need to Be Refrigerated? (50-yr Baker Advice)
When preparing food for a big family gathering, we’ve all had those times when we realize that we don’t have enough room in the refrigerator to store all those pies. Which ones need to be kept...
Since I’ve been making green bean casserole for as long as I can remember, I’ve never questioned whether the casserole should be covered while cooking. But, now that I think about it, what is the...
Patches seem to be the thing today. They are no longer just a way to mend your clothing, or to celebrate your membership in or your support of a certain organization, group, or institution. Patches...