Posted by Scott 12 19th, 2008
I love caramels and a good friend gave us her recipe. We made them last year to give with our neighborhood gifts. Here is the recipe: 2 pts. corn syrup – Bring to boil Add 4 cups sugar – Keep boiling Add 1 lb butter – Keep boiling Slowly add 1 pt. heavy cream Carmelize [...]
Posted by Scott 04 6th, 2008
These are some of my favorite baked beans. They are easy to make, delicious in a Dutch oven over a fire or on a campstove. You can also do them at home on your stove. 1 lb. Bacon 4 cans of pork and beans 1 Tbs. mustard 1/4 c. catsup 1 onion, chopped 1/2 c. [...]
Posted by Scott 11 22nd, 2007
Happy Thanksgiving, everyone! A couple of years ago, someone told me about brining the turkey before you cook it. We tried it and the results were great! Everyone likes the moist tender meat it makes. Here is the recipe and method we used: Honey Turkey Brine 2 1/2 gallons water 3 cups kosher salt 6 Tbsp [...]
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