Bye-Bye 2010. Hello 2011. Ernest Dempsey’s thoughts

2010 is leaving. After a few hours, it’ll be gone. Really? Let’s ask ourselves, can a moment, let alone an entire 12-month period, suddenly vanish as the clock ticks 12 midnight? Boy! That’s almost like accusing the year of escaping in the middle of the night like a thief after stealing something from our lives….

Triple Lemon Cake Recipe. Like lemon? This is the cake for you.

During the holidays sweets abound. Let’s say you’re not much of a baker. Let’s say you’re pressed for time. But, you want to take something home baked to that potluck, not something store bought. (“Store bought is a phrase from my childhood since we made everything from scratch at home.) After all–as the Pillsbury Doughboy…

Just in time for Thanksgiving: Cranberry-Pineapple Compote (a la Janet)

What is compote? fruit in sugar syrup first appeared in 17th century England. Here’s an online recipe for cranberry-apple compote. And…now Cranberry-Pineapple Compote (a la Janet) I developed this recipe for my father since two of his favorite fruits are cranberries and apple. As I look at the compote definition and recipes this morning I…

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