Monthly Archives: August 2012

Today I took my kitchen road trip to a Midwestern county fair with Martha’s Caramel Corn from page 275. Caramel corn is one of those things we’re very used to getting in a plastic bag.  The original and most popular … Continue reading →

Today I tried one of our nation’s most famous treats and The Official State Dessert of Massachusetts, a Boston Cream Pie from page 141. This was the second recipe I’ve made from Martha’s American Food that originated at the Parker … Continue reading →

Tonight I made an interesting salad from the West with Martha’s Grilled Artichokes with Lemon-Oregano Mayonnaise on page 352. I love artichokes but they’re a pain the butt to work with!  However, if you make them right, the effort is … Continue reading →

Tonight I made one of my personal favorites from the Northeast with Martha’s Chicken Parmigiana from page 108. Growing up in Brooklyn I was a “latchkey kid.”  My mother worked and went to school and I was on my own … Continue reading →

Today I kept it very basic with a nice All-American Caramelized Onion Dip from page 26. A lot of people make onion dip by taking some powdered onion soup and mixing it with sour cream.  Sure it’s easy, but I’ve … Continue reading →

Today I made Martha’s Tequila Grilled Shrimp from page 293 of the Southwest.  But in reality, I merely made Tequila Shrimp because I didn’t grill them. Florida is known as The Sunshine State.  There are good reasons for that name, … Continue reading →

Tonight I did a simple treat from the South with Martha’s Hush Puppies from page 197.  This came as a great relief to Minnie and Trixie, as they were scared that I was making Hush Kitties so they went into … Continue reading →

Tonight I made an All-American classic dinner with Martha’s Meatloaf and Mashed Potatoes from page 29. Now I know that meatloaf is the kind of thing that inspires groans in dining rooms all across America.  “Oh no!  Not meatloaf again!”  … Continue reading →

Today I took on a Southern classic with Martha’s Peach and Berry Cobbler from page 212. Here in Florida we’re only one state down from Georgia, so there are plenty of ripe and delicious peaches available at this time of … Continue reading →

Sorry I missed Marthaing yesterday, but we were on the road most of the day and when I got home I was so exhausted from traveling I fell straight to sleep!  Today I decided to push myself by making some … Continue reading →