I didn’t know, until the day of writing this, that there is such a thing as National Applesauce Cake Day. There are so many national days of recognition for various foods, it is hard to keep track of them all. National Applesauce Cake Day is on Saturday, June 6. Just about everyone in my family exchanges recipes, and as far as I know, applesauce cake is very popular with them. Friends of the family are the same, so perhaps it is somewhat universal. If you are also a fan of th

Oleksii Shtandarov, Vecteeza.com You know it’s summer weather when a peach cobbler lands on the table. Days are warmer, more people are planning picnics, camping menus, and lighter meals. I try not to limit my menu planning to certain times of the year, as many summer-type recipes are appropriate at any time. My husband loves the broccoli salad that is sold at a big-box store. I hardly ever shop there, so I was happy to find a recipe for a salad he likes just as much. I am in

Pexels, freerangestock.com If you are planning a barbecue for friends and family, chicken wings are very popular. Even though we know that Memorial Day is certainly about much more than a chance to get together and share a meal, it is still a very popular way for families and friends to observe this holiday. Monday, May 25 is the date, and if you are thinking about inviting folks over, perhaps you may be thinking along the lines of a barbecue event. If so, you will hopefully

Hisakazu Watanabe, Wikimedia Commons Few can resist the call of a fresh-from-the-oven cinnamon roll. There is something about cinnamon rolls that I find irresistible. Well, okay, a lot more than one thing. Many things, such as their aroma, especially fresh from the oven, their tender texture, the sweetness, the taste and satisfaction all combine to provide a wonderful experience. I know this is an appreciation shared by many others, as there are entire businesses that cater t

Many readers like to munch on something while they pore over their books. Others enjoy the cool refreshment of a bowl of ice cream while turning pages. Well, some of the best ice cream in the world comes from valley cows and is processed in a valley creamery. There are several places in the Central Valley that are truly “destinations” that bring people to enjoy their beauty or uniqueness. Hanford used to have two of them. Imperial Dynasty was legend for those who enjoy a sit-

Foodie Girl, freerangestock.com Corn and black beans go together very well. Adding some colorful bell peppers to the mix is even better. It seems like we sort of get caught in a revolving door, going from one holiday or special event to another, barely getting a chance to catch our breath. I understand that the world of marketing and advertising tends to promote special days very early, because most businesses need to make a profit. And those businesses provide us with a grea

Andy Li, Wikimedia Commons Salmon is a popular choice for many who enjoy poke bowls for a meal. I first heard of the delicacy known as a poke bowl from my youngest son, Cody. He enjoys living in an area that is rich with popular foods that represent many different nations and cultures. I had to look up how to pronounce the Hawaiian word “poke,” which as far as I can tell, is enunciated “POH-kay” or sometimes “POH-keh.” Different versions of the poke bowl are popping up in man

Sakurai Midori, Wikimedia Commons Enhance your morning with delectable sticky buns, along with a cup of coffee, cocoa, tea or juice. The morning I sat down to write this, I was wondering what type of recipes to feature. While wondering, I was taking bite after bite of a delicious apple-cinnamon sticky roll, all gooey with a buttery, brown sugar glaze. Then it occurred to me that sticky buns/rolls would be a great subject. I won’t be able to share the recipe for the grocery-st