JeanMarie Brownson

3 weeks ago | theepochtimes.com | JeanMarie Brownson

These pancakes are perfect for a sweet-loving dad on Father’s Day. 6/4/2025Updated: 6/4/2025Every morning, I sip my coffee from a mug acquired on a vacation. Sometimes I’m in a buoyant mood. The porcelain cup displaying Jeff Koons’ “Puppy” at Guggenheim Museum Bilbao does the trick. The tall black mug from Cleveland’s Rock and Roll Hall of Fame definitely sets a tone for the day. Souvenir mugs from Hawaii recall sunshine and delicious memories.

3 weeks ago | tribunecontentagency.com | JeanMarie Brownson

Every morning, I sip my coffee from a mug acquired on a vacation. Sometimes I’m in a buoyant mood. The porcelain cup displaying Jeff Koons’ “Puppy” at Guggenheim Museum Bilbao does the trick. The tall black mug from Cleveland’s Rock and Roll Hall of Fame definitely sets a tone for the day. Souvenir mugs from Hawaii recall sunshine and delicious memories. I gather recipe ideas on those travels like keepsakes too.

3 weeks ago | arcamax.com | JeanMarie Brownson

Every morning, I sip my coffee from a mug acquired on a vacation. Sometimes I’m in a buoyant mood. The porcelain cup displaying Jeff Koons’ “Puppy” at Guggenheim Museum Bilbao does the trick. The tall black mug from Cleveland’s Rock and Roll Hall of Fame definitely sets a tone for the day. Souvenir mugs from Hawaii recall sunshine and delicious memories. I gather recipe ideas on those travels like keepsakes too.

1 month ago | theepochtimes.com | JeanMarie Brownson

Chances are, your guests, your children, and your best friends say they dislike peas. Especially peas and carrots. Baby carrots bore us all. Challenge accepted. First off, at this time of the year, ditch the frozen variety. This is the season for fresh, sweet spring peas; markets and some stores sell them already shucked for ease of use. The flavor and texture of a fresh pea versus the ubiquitous frozen will astound most eaters.

1 month ago | bismarcktribune.com | JeanMarie Brownson

Green is the color of spring itself, especially the green of perfectly cooked asparagus or pile of sweet peas. The first step for either vegetable involves a little time. To prepare asparagus, soak it in cold water with several changes to remove all grit from the tips of the stalks. For peas, employ some patience while shucking them from their tough pods. Farmers market asparagus may vary in length and thickness, with some having curved stalks while others are straight.