By Kelly Bogard Cooler weather, falling leaves and lots of football. Autumn has arrived! Fall is football at our house. Every weekend. Some weeknights. Check our TV and it's game on. Even Butters is a big fan! Food and football go hand in hand. And since it's party time when we watch weekend games, I am [...]
By Kelly Bogard I love being in the kitchen. Cooking food that brings smiles is dear to me. But sometimes there's a better way. From prep to leftovers there are everyday items that can help make things easier. 1) Parchment paper. From cookies to chicken breasts, I use this with anything I put on a baking sheet. Not only [...]
By Kelly Bogard Baking is a form of therapy for me. I tend to overfill my plate with responsibilities with family, career and volunteer work. Finding a happy medium can be extremely tough this time of year. But baking always centers me. It's a time I can clear my head for the tasks ahead. Since my birthday [...]
By Kelly Bogard Essential for sandwiches. Crunch for salads. Something to sop up that last bite of stew. Bread is good with any meal. And contrary to popular belief, it is fairly easy to make. Bread is all about the love you put into it. It is a test in patience and accuracy. Measurements are [...]
By Kelly Bogard Gravy. Warm and flavorful. It makes potatoes, rice and biscuits shine. Good at any meal for so many reasons. Quick and easy. And it makes everything taste better! Remember when your mom or grandma kept a can of fat sitting on the back of the stove? I do. My mom used bacon grease in all [...]
