Category: From Ganny’s Kitchen

Where I come from iced tea – especially sweet tea – is considered a staple in the refrigerator. Meals just weren’t complete unless accompanied by a tall glass of tea, even for children. Over the years, this tradition continued in my family with some additions and other options along the way.  In the summer, I… Continue reading Iced Tea Makes It a Party

  There is a city that Jim and I love above all others.  We spent many vacations in and around Santa Fe, New Mexico, and dined on typical Northern New Mexican food.  When we fly in to  Albuquerque and grab a rental car, our first stop before heading North to Santa Fe is Old Town… Continue reading Melt-In-Your-Mouth Homemade Sopaipillas

  When I was in high school, more years ago than I care to divulge, students were not allowed to leave the campus for lunch. That never stopped a group of crazy, hungry teenage girls who really disliked cafeteria food. A five-minute drive away stood a little diner serving meat and three veggies to one… Continue reading Best Desserts Might Be the Illegal Ones

Our family’s love of Hispanic food began with my trip to Guatemala in 1974. Our then 8-year-old son, David, my mother and I flew there to adopt a baby girl and enjoyed 2 1/2 weeks of touring ancient ruins, volcanoes and indigenous villages where the aroma of incense hung heavy in the mountain air.  A… Continue reading Bring a Bit of Latin America to the Kitchen

  While I talked to a delightful woman on Facebook, she noted that making fresh loaves of bread headed her list of items to do.  She said the recipe she used was the best bread she ever made. Having tried making bread and never being happy with the recipes, I asked her to share the… Continue reading Best Bread Ever

  Making huge pots of chili stew gives me a chance to use one of my favorite kitchen tools, the canning funnel.  Whether saving it in jars or freezer bags, the funnel makes it so much easier to keep a fairly clean area during the transfer.  It can also be used to fill the canister… Continue reading Chili Stew

  I first became enamored with olive oil in 1993 during a trip to Greece and Turkey.  In Greece, a salad ordered in a restaurant comes with a tiny bit of lettuce, chopped tomatoes, chunks or one large chunk of feta cheese, and olives.  The dinner guest dresses the salad with the oil and vinegar containers… Continue reading Improve Your Health with Olive Oil

Chocolate is the downfall of many a well-intentioned diet, because it’s easy to become addicted to some form of chocolate.  I was told years ago by a primary care doctor that chocolate is bad for blood glucose, so stay away from it.  A specialist once told me to avoid the treat because it contains caffeine… Continue reading Who Knew? Chocolate Is Good for You!