My empty nest world of scratch baking and chicken scratch
Scones are a slightly sweet biscuit-like cake, and, with just a few ingredients, are easy to make. Be sure to use high-quality butter and cream for the best results. Scones are a traditional Christmas breakfast in our house. I love to hear “ mmmmmmm” and watch eyes gently close around the table as everyone takes their … Read more
Buttermilk Pie: A pastry shell filled with a mix of buttermilk, butter, eggs, flour, sugar, and sweet flavorings, a Southern US favorite. Prononciation: Buttah-milk Pie Don’t let the name of this pie fool you. It is delicious! This is a simple, wholesome, sweet and tangy custard-like filling with a slight hint of vanilla. It is very easy to make, … Read more
Fresh figs, picked at the peak of ripeness and quickly bathed in a golden sugar-water syrup and canned to enjoy long after fig season is over. Figs are one of the oldest cultivated fruit crops. Some indications are that they were first cultivated about 11,000 years ago. They have been with mankind through all of … Read more