Penny Kazmier
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A hands-on journey to learn about pie crust artistryNov 13, 2018 10:00 pm - Last month my daughter-in-law Rachael and I spent a weekend in Vermont. Unfortunately, most of the leaves had already fallen to the ground, but that didn't matter to us,...
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Taste testing biscuit recipe sounds like a job for a culinary adventurerSep 19, 2018 6:06 am - I remember looking forward to the shiny cylinders of dough in the refrigerated section of the grocery store. I used to get to help pick which variety my mom would purcha...
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Fair favorite cream puffs are a breeze to make at homeAug 15, 2018 6:00 am - The Wisconsin State Fair concluded this past Sunday after almost two weeks of carnival rides, competitions and more importantly, cream puffs. For those of you who wait a...
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A recipe for beans baked barbecue style gains a devoted fan baseJul 18, 2018 6:00 am - No picnic or barbecue is complete without a pot of slightly sweet, but yet a little spicy, beans. In a pinch, I have been known to open a can of store bought beans and "...
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Salmon burgers hit the spotJun 26, 2018 1:00 am - It is grilling season, and like many, my family enjoys a good burger. We have favorites made of ground beef, chicken and turkey, but recently I tried something completel...
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High tea for royal wedding watchingMay 16, 2018 9:00 am - This Saturday, at 5:30 in the morning, the “ladies” of my family, along with my friend and her daughters, will gather to watch the wedding of Great Britain's Prince Henr...
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Cooking gadgets, household gems abound on a trip to the 2018 International Home and Housewares ShowApr 18, 2018 6:00 am - Last month I took a different type of adventure and this one led me to the 2018 International Home and Housewares show. When describing the show to others, I find myself...
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Asparagus: Singing the praises of this most versatile vegetable of springMar 28, 2018 6:00 am - Asparagus has not always been a favorite of mine. As a child, my mom served either the canned, frozen or the dreaded “cream of asparagus soup” versions of the vegetable....
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Yeast dough makes a sweet treat as homemade coffeecakeFeb 28, 2018 5:00 am - Cold winter days bring out the baker in me. The smell of cookies or bread in the oven evoke memories of my childhood and warm my heart, even when there is snow on the gr...
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Homemade focaccia you won't be able to resistJan 17, 2018 5:05 am - It is amazing what combining different combinations of flour, water, yeast and a little salt can produce. Recently, my daughter Kailey and I had fun exploring these ingr...