Wow Chow Cooking

I’ve been experimenting with the new Pinch seasoning from Salamida. It’s such good stuff– a touch of peppery spice but it’s not overwhelming– no allergy relief needed. (Pepper makes me sneeze like mad). I love the Salamida Pinch! I sprinkle it on chicken before I roast it, and I’ve already used it in a few [...]

We have a large family, and when we have guests over for dinner, the dinnerware goes REAL fast. I hate having to give some people the nice china, others the “medium” quality cheapo Chinese stuff, and others the plastic plates because we do not have enough dishes for everyone. :-p I finally ditched my Chinese-made [...]

I don’t know what the difference is, exactly, between calzones and pepperoni rolls. They are shaped differently, but that’s only slightly. They are made with the same kinds of ingredients and bakes the same way… ?? When I worked in radio, there was a pizzeria across the street. They made the most FABULOUS pepperoni rolls. [...]

How on earth did I ever lose track of this book?? I found it on a bookshelf today. It’s a great recipe book and I can’t believe I lost it, until now! It’s the Better Homes & Gardens Biggest Book of Casseroles. I got it when I was doing a lot of babysitting. Kids are [...]

Break out the treadmills, girls! Have I got a recipe for YOU! I forgot all about this recipe until I found it tucked into in one of my casserole cookbooks (more on that later). It is luscious. I have tried to get a photo of this before it’s gone to no avail. Maybe next time. [...]

I’m looking into buying in bulk– online– more than ever now. I find a heck of a lot of multivitamin products online, but I’m looking specifically for stuff like dried fruits, nuts, pet foods, and things like pasta and rice. Do any of you have any suggestions? I have only found a few websites, and [...]

Central New York is renowned for incredible Italian dishes, due to the influx of immigrants in the late 1800s. I am not Italian, since I was raised in an Italian region by Italians, I cook a lot of Italian foods. (I also talk with my hands :-p ). One such Italian dish in the Utica, [...]

Here we are again! The question is nice and simple, too. What are four spices you must have in the house? Good question! I am a “plain Jane” kind of cook; I don’t use too many salts, peppers, oils, butters, etc. Even at the dinner table, I rarely butter my bread or salt my food. [...]

Ooo I love these short and sweet FFFF questions. The longer ones are not bad, not at all, but sometimes it’s nice to list things. What are your four favorite soups? Weeeelll… I’m not much of a soup eater. I know they make a terrific diet aid, but I never feel full after having them. [...]

photo credit: FUNKYAH Cupcakes are just so much fun! Unlike cakes, cupcakes are easy to decorate. You can sprinkle or plunk just about anything on a cupcake. I was having a cupcake epiphany last week after browsing my local grocery store for sprinkles. I was FLOORED at the cost of the things. $4 to $7 [...]