Hen of the Woods Cream of Mushroom Maitake Soup

maitake soup recipe

Updated:  September 24, 2018, Since writing this blog post it has generated several comments from folks who know more about mushrooms than I.  The good news is that this Hen of the Woods soup recipe tastes great with either mushroom!  Pictures have also been updated. Recently friends gave us some beautiful Maitake mushrooms.  Maitake mushrooms … Read more

Scripture Cake

what is scripture cake

Have you ever heard of scripture cake?  What in the world is it?  Is it only for Christians?  Today, we are going to answer all these questions and share one of the best scripture cake recipes that I’ve ever tasted. What is scripture cake? Scripture cake is also known as “Bible Cake”, “Scriptural Cake” and … Read more

DIY Sea Salt Scrub

best sea salt scrub

I am back at my desk after some fun in the sun down south.  No matter how great a vacation is, coming home to one’s own bed is wonderful! I try to be content wherever I happen to be, but I absolutely love being home. Do you find you are most settled at home?  I … Read more

Alice’s Freezer Corn

super simple freezer corn

Many years ago my sous-chef dish-washing mom used a recipe for simple freezer corn that makes all other recipes not even worth the time it takes to work the corn! Each summer friends and family contact mom for this recipe.  I apologize it has taken me so long to share it with you. Our Chief … Read more