Yield: Makes 4 1/2 cups Active Time: 5 Minutes Total Time: 5 Minutes Get the measuring out of the way when you have time: Keep homemade mix on hand for these biscuits or a stack of pancakes . To add a touch of zest, add 1 squeeze of lemon juice to the liquid measure! Enjoy!…
Author: delectablediction
Leaving Home
We keep moving forward, opening new doors, and doing new things, because we’re curious and curiosity keeps leading us down new paths. Walt Disney Once again, I will be without a computer and more importantly, without cookware, kitchen and ingredients… But, not to worry, we should be setting up home around around the 17th, so…
Cooking out of the box…
My life, as a military spouse, has me jumping through hoops at times – I’m not alone in this (mostly) sisterhood, and I know I haven’t perfected living out of a box/suitcase; but the cooking thing? It’s out of the park, or in my case out of the box – For the movers I made:…
Celebrations ~
It’s coming down to the wire folks! The packers will be arriving in 2 days, thus starting the Lombardo family’s next big adventure: Mt Home Air Force Base, Idaho! This weekend, as we prepped the patio furniture and pizza oven, I stopped so I could keep a…
Turkish Delight
I had the most wonderful opportunity to guide some amazing women through a cooking journey yesterday… They were a group of strong, capable and caring gals, each with their own strengths ~ we found a common bond or two; formed a new bond or two. I feel blessed, and certainly enriched by your company! Thank…
Dunk Me!
Biscotti: a crisp cookie or biscuit of Italian origin that is flavored usually with anise and filberts or almonds —usually used in plural History of Biscotto: Biscotti was originally made as a”long-shelf-life” food (very dry and containing no fats) for travelers and was carried by the Roman Legions to battle. Today’s biscotti are a far cry from…
Zip-da-de-do-da Day
Do you remember sleep-overs as a child? That sense of excitement to play all day, giggle all night, and get up to a spectacularly fun breakfast? For some reason, I always remember bisquick pancakes for my sleepover breakfasts- why do we stop these fun little rituals when we grow up? We get so busy, wrapped…
Baking with Alisha ~
1 pkg Baker’s semi-sweet baking chocolate (8 squares) 2 sticks butter 2 c powdered sugar 3/4 c flour 1 tsp vanilla 5 whole eggs 4 egg yolks (reserve whites for omlet!) powdered sugar, ice cream, berries for serving Preheat oven to 425. Spray 8 ramekins with non-stick spray, place on rimmed baking sheet. Microwave…
Cinnamon Roll Muffins
OK ~ I don’t know if I’m the first to do this, but now that I’ve done it once, I’m asking myself, “why didn’t I do this before now!”! Cinnamon roll muffins ~ so easy! I even made some, popped them in the freezer for later! Now I don’t have to worry about getting rid…
Food for Flowers
  I have taught cooking classes to many people in my kitchen throughout the years; taught large groups at military spouse functions, but today was the first day I have taught a guy aside from my boys, Andre & Toren; and it was at his request! Adam was a quick learner, even though his…
Santa Lucia Eyes
I just love making something that brings a certain look of satisfaction, love and longing to my family ~ this time, my husband. Tony came home last night, changed from his military uniform and went straight to the computer… strange. I asked what he was doing, and he said he thought about something his Mom…
Show Me Your Venus
Please check out the incredible art of these AMAZING young artists on https://www.facebook.com/ShowMeYourVenus Be sure to “LIKE” their page and support these talented young artists! Remember, this is art; It isn’t always going to be comfortable, but should be thought provoking.
