Dec 16, 2010

Perfect Alignment


Every November, Barney and I get to witness a phenomenon that never fails to amaze us!
But then I suppose you could say we are easily entertained.
Years ago we bought an Edward Hopper print at a museum store simply because we liked it. We hung it in our bedroom because the wall color in the photo seemed a similar color. Actually, when we hung it, it was the exact color, and fit there very nicely. We often discussed what was really going on in the painting, who was saying what to the other, and what the artist was trying to portray. One sunny morning in November about five years ago while we were enjoying coffee in bed, we noticed the sunlight came through our porch doors hitting the wall at the same angle as the sunlight came through the window in the painting. And sure enough, as the sun rose, it lined up with the path of the sun ray in the photo! I mean exactly! It was almost like something divine! So every year we look for it after Halloween, when the sun is low and shadows are deep, and we get just as excited when it breaks through the high window over our porch and is in perfect alignment for only a couple of days every November. (And, no, we have never moved the picture from where we originally hung it years ago.) Here is a photo...enjoy our phenomena with us.

Dec 9, 2010

In the Kitchen With David Again!!!!!!

QVC has invited me back with my 2 book set to be "In the Kitchen with David" on December 19, 2010 at 11:00 am central time. Please don't miss it ! Here is a recipe from Party Foods and Appetizers, one of the books in the set.



Gwen's Baked Sausage Meatballs

1 (1-pound) roll hot ground sausage

1 pound ground chuck

1 egg

2/3 cup seasoned bread crumbs

1/4 cup minced onion

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/4 cup Worcestershire

Mix all ingredients, except Worcestershire, together with hands. Form into small (1-inch) balls and put on baking sheets. Bake at 325 degrees for 22 minutes or till nicely browned. Remove meatballs to chafing dish or crockpot to keep warm, saving 3 tablespoons of drippings. Mix drippings with Worcestershire and a little water. Pour over meatballs. You want just enough liquid to keep meatballs from sticking to pot. Soooo Good ! Serves 10 - 20
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Dec 1, 2010

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Glazed Pork Tenderloin

3/4 cup brown sugar

2 tbsp vinegar

2 tsp cornstarch

3/4 cup orange juice

1 (6 pound) tenderloin roast, deboned, rolled, and tied

salt and pepper to taste

Combine sugar, vinegar, mustard, cornstarch, and orange juice, and cook stirring often, until mixture thickens. Wipe the roast well with a damp cloth, and rub with salt and pepper. Place on oven rotisserie or an open oven rack and bake, basting with glaze every 20 minutes, at 350 degrees until completely done (185-190 degrees).

Nov 24, 2010

Happy Thanksgiving!

1 med onion, chopped ¾ Tbsp sage (to taste)
2 cups celery, diced 1 tsp baking powder
½ cup bacon grease 4 eggs, beaten
2 qts sweet corn bread crumbs 4-6 cups hot chicken broth
(3 pkgs of corn bread mix equals 2 qts) 4 eggs, hardboiled & chopped
1 ½ Tbsp salt (to taste) (or can use all 8 eggs, beaten)
½ tsp pepper (to taste)

Cook onion and celery in hot bacon grease on low heat until onion is soft but not brown. Meanwhile, mix corn bread crumbs and seasonings together. Add onion, celery, and bacon grease and the beaten eggs to the corn bread mixture and mix. Gradually add hot chicken broth to corn bread mixture, add hardboiled eggs and more seasoning if desired. Bake at 350 until brown, about 1 hour.

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Nov 16, 2010

In The Kitchen With David on QVC!

On QVC November 21, 2010 at 12 pm Eastern Time and 11 am Central Time. Big Savings on Fast and Fabulous 2 book set so don't miss it!

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I'm Going to Be on QVC!

I'm Going To Be On QVC AGAIN !!!!
I will be doing a show on QVC October 10, 2010 at 10: am on Saturday Morning Q! I'm so excited to be going again! PLEASE WATCH and let me know your opinion of the show!

Jun 16, 2010

JUNE 17th: Gwen on QVC!

On QVC with host David Venable, from an earlier appearance.



Planning to be up late on Thursday? Be sure to tune in to QVC for the June 17th "Summer Cooking" show. I'm going to be a guest on David Venable's 2-hour show that starts at 11:00 p.m. (Central) and runs until 1:00 a.m.


We'll be featuring 13 recipes from my Fast & Fabulous Soups, Salads and Sandwiches book.


Get your copy out and follow along with us. I've listed the page numbers to make it easier. (You can get your own copy by clicking here).




Here are the dishes we'll feature with David on June 17th:


Juicy Pig Hoagies ~ Pg. 173
Sweet and Sour Chicken Wraps ~ Pg. 177
Best Taco Seasoning Mix ~ Pg. 198
Chicken Noodle Veggie Soup Mix ~ Pg. 10
Gotcha Gazpacho ~ Pg. 70
Minute Shrimp Bisque ~ Pg. 43
Pasta Garden Salad ~ Pg. 109
Party Summer Salad ~ Pg. 101
Big Island Chicken Salad ~ Pg. 117
Really Nice Rice Salad ~ Pg. 111
Tupper’s Favorite Pimento Cheese Sandwiches ~ Pg. 145
Pink Cloud Bing Cherry Pie ~ Pg. 210
Moose Shots ~ Pg. 212



Why don't you plan to call in and tell us how you like this newest addition to the "Fast & Fabulous" series. Hope to hear from you soon!



~ Gwen

Jun 2, 2010

Time to fire up the grill. It's almost Father's Day!


Father's Day is right around the corner and we're all getting in the mood for some cooking outside! So I think it's a perfect time to feature some of the best ribs you'll find.
I'd like to share a recipe that we gave out this month in the newsletter that Barbara and I send out. (If you're not on the mailing list and you'd like to be, click here and we'll get you signed up)


It's from Smoke in the Mountains Cookbook: The Art of Appalachian Barbecue which is an entire book devoted just to the manly art of barbecue. If you like this recipe, you may want to get your own copy to give for a Father's Day gift. We've got them on sale right now for $12.70 (a $4.00 savings). Hope you enjoy it!



Sweet 'n' Easy Barbecue Beef Ribs


1 tablespoon garlic powder
1 tablespoon pepper
1 tablespoon salt
1 tablespoon brown sugar
5 pounds (or more) country-style beef ribs
1/2 cup chopped onion
1/2 cup ketchup
1/2 cup strawberry jelly
1/4 cup beer
1/4 cup whiskey
1/4 cup real butter


Combine the garlic, pepper, salt, and sugar in a bowl. Rub this mix into the ribs. Place ribs in a covered dish or freezer bag and place in the fridge overnight. Combine the remaining ingredients and brush on the ribs. Grill or smoke over medium indirect heat for about 2 hours. Increase to medium to high heat and grill while basting. Serve hot.

May 7, 2010

Take your mom to a tea party with Patty Roper this Saturday!


If you'll be out anywhere near Philadelphia, MS on Saturday (May 8th), it'll certainly be worth your while to plan to swing by Kademi gifts. Patty Roper is having a book signing from Noon till 2:30 p.m. with recipes and food to sample from Easy Parties and Wedding Celebration. At 12:30 Patty will give a special demonstration.

What a great girls day out this will be for moms and daughters. And wouldn't an autographed copy of Patty's newest book make a great Mother's Day gift?


Kademi is located at 401 Center Avenue in Philadelphia, MS. For driving directions, just call the store at 1-888-4KADEMI or 1-601-656-5400.



Have a great weekend!


Patty will set up some of her elegant and imaginative party tablescapes for you to see during the Kademi booksigning.


~Gwen