Last week was VBS (vacation bible school), I didn't get a whole lot of cooking done last week, after we moved the stove and fridge back into the kitchen. Two nights I did cook, but the rest of the time we ate out again. It wasn't until Monday that I started cooking, for real, again.My recipes this week range from Stromboli to Lodi Apples.Monday night we had what I call a smorgasbord: beanie-weanies, Stromboli (made by a friend and given to us during our kitchen renovation), home-made salsa, chips and salad. There were five...

This week, the ladies of the church and their guests had a chance to try their hands at making bierocks and tamales.Now, this combination at the same time might sound a little odd, but made and eaten at two seperate occassions might not be so bad!!On Tuesday night Sherry and Ruthi opened up their home and showed us how to make bread dough and bierocks, and Thursday afternoon at Kim's I showed those in attendance how to make tamales. I really don't know which was enjoyed the most, a great time of sharing food making skills,...

This past Saturday my sisters and I, my oldest niece, Bassmaster and Mrs. Future Bassmaster got together to whip up some China Inn recipes. We met at sister number three's house (she has the biggest kitchen of us all!!!) and started cooking around 2 in the afternoon. Grandma and Grandpa and my brother-in-law's mother were to arrive by 6pm for dinner. Dinner was to consist of the following: Almond Chicken, Chicken Chow Mein, Egg Foo-Yong, Won-Tons, Crab Ragoons, Fried Rice and China Inn's famous rolls. Yes, we made all...