by Flora Caputo | Oct 17, 2015 | Recipes, Uncategorized
I know.Peach season is pretty much over in the midwest. But if you happen to still have your hands on some really nice, ripe peaches, canning them for enjoying in winter is a great treat. They are a bit of work, but well worth it. This is adapted from a groovy canning...
by Flora Caputo | Oct 13, 2015 | Recipes, Uncategorized
We love coffee at our house. And I love baking. So I decided to combine two loves into one delicious cookie. These are super easy and they got a big thumbs up from my family and coworkers.Coffee Sugar Cookies with Coffee DrizzleIngredients 1 cup of butter softened 1...
by Flora Caputo | Oct 8, 2015 | Recipes, Uncategorized
So I heard this myth about cooking a whole chicken in a slow cooker as you would in the oven. Evidently you just throw it in with seasonings and VOILA. 8 hours later you have dinner!My foodie skepticism gave me pause. Nah, it’s too good to be true. Too easy....
by Flora Caputo | Oct 4, 2015 | Recipes, Uncategorized
Fall is in the air, and so is Football! Want to make some fun treats for your friends and family while you watch the game? Check out my Cake Balls shaped as footballs! How adorable are these? And you can decorate them with whatever team colors you are rooting for,...
by Flora Caputo | Oct 3, 2015 | Recipes, Uncategorized
I am sort of obsessed with Melrose peppers. Many people don’t know about the magic of Melrose peppers. It’s kind of an Italian-Chicago thing.They are VERY seasonal, and you will find them growing in abundance in Chicago gardens owned by Italians. If you...
by Flora Caputo | Sep 21, 2015 | Recipes, Uncategorized
Pickles are a basic way to introduce yourself to the art of pickling. Pickle making is super easy and you can get really creative with various spices and herbs to change the flavor of your pickles. I have seen Jalapeno pickles, and red pepper pickles to sweet and sour...
