Now, the only way I enjoy ginger, outside of Asian cuisine, is crystallized.

Then you go and combine it with a favorite nut the hazelnut, and you even dare to place these in the queen of all cookies - shortbread.

What more can one say, other than, “Pass the cookies, please.”

Basic Sourdough Bread - now that’s a sourdough bread.

My mom’s sourdough “plant” was in use for over 35 years, and I can say the resulting bread was always delicious!

Garlic and Herb Rubbed Crown Roast of Pork - just the title starts up the salivary glands. The garlic, sage, and thyme paste won me hands down!