Author: Diane Becker

Beverages

Slush

This drink is called Slush because it never totally freezes due to the amount of alcohol…it just becomes slushy. Back in the 80’s, I had a Christmas party for all of my co-workers. A few days before the party, my boss Carol asked me to make sure I had room in my freezer as she […]

Breakfast, Desserts

Scones

I’ve been baking these tender scones for many years. You can alter the recipe to fit your mood. For example, if I’m adding cranraisins, I switch the vanilla extract to orange extract for a cranberry orange scone. If I want a lemon poppy scone, I use lemon extract instead of vanilla, and add a Tablespoon […]

Breakfast, Side Dishes

Sausage Gravy

Nothing’s better than hot biscuits , fresh out of the oven, smothered in sausage gravy , with a couple of fried eggs and a hot cup of coffee. This sausage gravy is rich and creamy with chunks of sausage. If you own a cast iron skillet, I would recommend using it for a nice, brown […]