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Culinary Corner

Time to spread some Christmas cheer

By CPC | Dec 1, 2025

This is it. For home cooks, December is the big show, the one we all train for. As someone once said, it’s the most wonderful time of the year, a…

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The power of flour

By CPC | Dec 1, 2025

A well-stocked baking aisle in a grocery store can have such a great variety of alternatives to all-purpose flour that it can be overwhelming. While bakers understand that the type…

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Can the grease

By CPC | Dec 1, 2025

The holiday season brings family, festive meals, and…sometimes unexpected plumbing problems. Between extra cooking, house guests and cold weather, December is one of the most common times for sewer backups.…

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Easy as pie

By CPC | Nov 1, 2025

One of the things I love about November is that it is filled with nostalgia. I love the chilly temperatures, the seasonal decorations, the falling leaves and the gatherings of…

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It’s “Crocktober”

By CPC | Oct 1, 2025

Cozy season has begun and I am here for it. Snuggly sweaters, fluffy slippers and deliciously warming creations from the kitchen are exactly what I’m craving as the weather cools.…

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All about pears

By CPC | Oct 1, 2025

Pears are the perfect fall fruit. Anything an apple can do, a pear can do, too. Juicy and sweet, pears can be snacked on fresh, added to hearty salads and…

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A fabulous flop

By CPC | Aug 27, 2025

One of my favorite ways to relax is to try a new recipe. I’ve been a home cook and baker for long enough now that most of the time even…

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A bountiful harvest on your plate

By CPC | Jul 28, 2025

August is, hands down, my favorite time of year for food. Everything that is fresh and tasty seems to be bursting out everywhere: the farmers market is at peak capacity,…

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The wonders of watermelon

By CPC | Jun 27, 2025

Watermelon is a refreshing part of summer meals and is packed with vitamins, minerals and antioxidants, which help protect cells and DNA from damage and reduce inflammation. They support eye…

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Declare independence from ice cream makers

By CPC | Jun 27, 2025

If I was, for some odd reason, ever forced to choose just one indulgence food to enjoy for the rest of my life, it would be ice cream. Like, I…

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