Sister Peg isn't a nun. She's my sister, Peggy Kerr, who hails from Birmingham, Mich. You've been angelic about eating healthy so far into 2013. If you're going to throw your healthy habits to the wind for an evening, this is a good recipe to indulge in. Peggy's chutney dip is indeed divine. People have been begging her to bring this dip to parties for years, she … [Read more...]
Nuts to you! Holiday gift-giving from your kitchen
It’s not too early to start thinking about holiday gift giving. Need a small gift for your postal carrier, your neighbor, or your child’s teacher? If you love spending time in the kitchen this time of the year, consider a thoughtful gift of spiced nuts. It’s an easy thing to do even if you’re an inexperienced cook. With a little planning and a free evening, you can make a … [Read more...]
Feeling lousy? Let lemons help
It’s a dank, dreary November day, and you feel miserable. Nothing sounds better than diving into your bed and pulling up a cozy blanket over your head. But before you do that, make yourself a steaming cup of tea and load it up with lemon juice. With cold and flu season upon us, try an old home remedy: lemons. The wonderfully versatile lemon has many medicinal properties … [Read more...]
