Having Fun WIth Your Food - Bento Box Beauty

I discovered an amazing addition to my culinary tricks. A square mold for hard boiled eggs. What will they come up with next?

I know it sounds silly. And, I'm the only one in our household who has fallen in love with the idea.  And no, the eggs don't taste any different

After I bought my molds, one is labeled "egg" and the other is labeled, "appetite", I discovered there is actually a wide array of molds - in animal shapes, and heart shapes. And so on.

I found my square eggs on Amazon. But I imagine you can find them in your local kitchen specialty shop.

Bon Appetit!

Spicy and Nice - Rubs for All Seasons

Here's the next new thing I've been playing around with: spice rubs. I've tried a couple of really yummy combinations. A cumin rub that's both tangy and slightly sweet. And then a more concentrated rub that features paprika, cayenne, garlic powder and some other flavors.

I've tried these with chicken, pork and fish. And, you know what, they are delish. I think they could also have potential sprinkled on potato salad or even on creamy polenta.  Any one interested in the recipe, just let me know.

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Yummy Goodness

I've started to post the lovely illustrations I've harvested from an old promotional cookbook for Karo syrup. That delicious corn-based syrup that was a staple in my childhood.  The lovingly created illustrations are a treasure. I'm making them available in pdf form so that anyone can use them easily.  Find your cozy pie here