Joel C. Brothers

I learned to cook as soon as I could stand up on my own, which wasn’t unusual in that day and time. In the Texas of 1960, everyone cooked. I learned how to make biscuits, gravy, pancakes, French Toast and other staples quickly, and when I started school, my sister, brothers and I would make our own breakfast, and for mom and dad, most of the time.
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What Type Of Wine Is Pinot Noir

Ever since the movie Sideways came out, there has been a surge in interest in Pinot Noir wines—and with good reason. There are few better

Is Medium Rare Steak Bad For You

Nowadays, it seems we can’t do anything right, or safe. Don’t eat this, don’t eat that, don’t drink this, don’t breathe……’ If all of the

Ham

How to Cook a Ham for Christmas

Almost everyone can remember how delicious Grandma’s cooking was at Christmas, especially the honey-glazed ham, mashed potatoes, green beans with slivered almonds, and for dessert,

bowl of gravy

How to Make Chicken or Turkey Gravy

When you prepare an exceptionally nice meal, there’s one food that makes the meal truly complete: gravy. Some people believe that making gravy is difficult;