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The Butter in Butternut Squash

I teach food science to Nutrition students at a local college. In one of my favorite labs the students explore the role that ingredients play ...

Celebrating 85 Years with Flan

My mother just turned 85 years old yesterday, and my family and I are having a small celebration tomorrow night ...

Loving Valentine’s Day

I love Valentine's Day! I guess it's because the thought of giving someone you love chocolate or other sweets to ...

Jamming With Bacon

I just had dinner at Tupelo Honey Café in Washington, D.C. this past weekend. They specialize in Southern cuisine. Ribs, fried chicken ...

Making Chocolate Eclairs on “Schenectady Today”

I will be making my Chocolate Éclairs on Ann Parillo's long time TV show "Schenectady Today" next Tuesday, January 10th ...

Ringing in the New Year in Style– Gluten-Free

I always throw a small dinner party every year for New Year's Eve, and this year is no different. I ...

Best Doughnuts Ever

As promised, I just cut out my apple cider doughnut dough and fried my doughnuts, and all I have to ...

Time To Make The Doughnuts

Hanukkah will soon be upon us, which means it's doughnut time!! I always make apple cider doughnuts, because I love ...

The Case of the Missing Bottom

It's holiday time and life can and will get CRAZY! This time of year involves all sorts of goodies from ...

Having Fun with Mochi Ice Cream

One of the many reasons the Japanese have the longest lifespans is their absence of sweet desserts. However, one of ...

Throwback Thursday- Making Pizza with Bekah

(this year's birthday cake) Yesterday was my daughter's 29th birthday. I cannot believe the time has gone by so fast ...

Baking Class for The Sage Colleges’ Dietetic Interns–Time Well Spent

When I was asked to do a healthy baking class for the Sage Colleges' Dietetic Interns only two days before Thanksgiving I didn't ...

Throwback Thursday– Remembering Julia

I grew up watching Julia Child on PBS. Back then, she basically was the only game in town, as far as shows about ...

Thanksgiving Snuck Up On Me

As far as holidays go, Thanksgiving ranks as one of my most favorites. I love everything about it--being thankful for ...

Making a Video for YouTube

Planning and making a baking video for my YouTube channel is just like planning to do any TV show. Organization is ...

It Takes Me Back

I just heard from Ann Perillo, the host of Schenectady Today! It really took me back. I remember being on her ...