Cathy: “Apple Pie without the cheese is like a hug without the squeeze” according to Vermont lore. Vermont has its own style of apple pie too. The Vermont apple pie has a flaky double crust topped with a thick slice of warm but not melted cheddar cheese. The sharp, tangy Cheddar is the perfect complement to sweet, mellow apples and…
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Jayne: Utah sits in the middle of the western U.S. and is famous for awe-inspiring nature, great skiing and Mormons. The State has mountains, deserts and high plateaus, and it has the Great Salt Lake in the northwestern corner. People all over the world have seen this spectacular scenery in movies and the State is home to the Sundance Film…
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Cathy: Do you know the difference between Tex-Mex and Mexican food? So, we know that Tex-Mex cuisine stands for Texan and Mexican and originated along the southern border states of the US. Basically, it defines a blend of Mexican, Spanish and American cuisine. The difference? Some say it’s the type of sauce used – a cheese, cream, or red sauce…
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Jayne: I sometimes order a veggie platter from the Sides menu. This is great stuff. Green beans simmered with ham, squash casserole, mac and cheese (yes, it’s a vegetable), greens with ham or pork, and baked beans and cornbread. I just wish banana pudding qualified as a fruit. In Tennessee, baked beans and cornbread are extra special. And it’s no…
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Cathy: Kuchen, meaning cake in German, is a very traditional dessert from South Dakota. It’s an easy recipe and is used with ingredients most families have on hand. Not overly sweet, which is the norm for most German desserts, it’s made with a sweet yeast crust, fruit on hand, a custard filling along with a sugar/flour/butter topping. It’s often served…
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