You will find many recipes for scones on my site, they are a breakfast favorite. My husband eats them with peanut butter, my son with butter and my daughter with jam. They are a nice substitution for toast when you have a moment to whip something homemade up for breakfast or lunch. My pictures a
Dumplings, in their simplest form, are cooked dough. They can be steamed, stewed, baked, boiled, or fried. They can be sweet or savory. They can be balls of risen dough or flattened and wrapped around a filling. Dumplings span the globe; most world cuisines have them in one form or another. From wontons and gnocchi to matzah balls and pierogi. From empanadas to samosas and apple turnovers to beignets, dumplings can be appetizers, side dishes, main courses, and desserts. A dinner party featuring nothing but dumplings would be fun and challenging to pull off. I may just have to do that!
Tomorrow is National Teacher Day, and is part of a week-long celebration honoring our teachers. It is our children's opportunity to thank the special teachers in their lives for their hard work and dedication throughout the school year. Few professionals impact our lives as teachers do...each of us has undoubtedly had at least one teacher who profoundly affected and inspired us as children (and adults). Though we believe that teachers should be recognized every day, National Teacher Day is indeed an ideal time to join together with other communities and acknowledge how much we value and respect their contributions to our children's future.