March is National Nutrition Month. Do you know what’s good for you to eat? Would you like to improve your diet? Well, the library has some great resources to help you learn about nutrition! These resources are available for all PLYMC library card holders, with most found on the Health Resources webpage and others from our Digital Resources webpage. But this… read more >>
Hello! This is Michele and today we are baking Shoofly Pie in honor of Pi Day, March 14th. My family uses Emeril Lagasse’s recipe, which is found here: Steen’s Cane Syrup Shoofly Pie. Shoofly Pie is thought to be Pennsylvania Dutch in origin and has a cake-like texture with a molasses bottom layer. A thin molasses layer is called a dry bottom pie, which is Emeril’s… read more >>
Oreo lovers rejoice! Here is an easy recipe for those who simply cannot get enough Oreos. I had an excellent kitchen assistant, and as you’ll see in the video he deemed this recipe “DELICIOUS!” Scroll below the recipe for some tips and tricks for cooking with little helpers. Let me start by saying I am NOT a baker. My attempts at baking are usually laughably… read more >>
For many of us, our favorite TV shows and movies are places we want to get lost in. We watch them over and over and wish we could immerse ourselves into the universe they create – or else bring part of that universe into our own. One way to capture the feeling of stepping into a fictional world is to whip up… read more >>
“Here we come a-wassailing, among the leaves so green; And here we come a-wand’ring, so fair to be seen.” Have you ever looked back wistfully to the days of yore and wished that you could partake in some of the activities that were once popular? Well, with this blog post you absolutely can! We’ll be making Victorian-Era Wassail,… read more >>
Celebrate the Roaring 20s (both 1920 and 2020) with this delicious mocktail drink! Sara’s Savannah Swizzle Ingredients: Lemon-lime Soda Orange Juice Cranberry Juice Grape Juice (optional) Ice (optional) Directions: Mix equal portions of soda and each juice in a glass. Add ice and garnish as desired. Stir. Or, using a tumbler with a lid, shake… read more >>
Lasagna is a dish that is universally adored, but the traditional recipes can be a bit time consuming—especially with young children vying for your attention. This is the perfect lasagna hack for a quick weeknight dinner to allow for plenty of quality time with your family. In fact, this recipe is so simple that my… read more >>
Have you always wanted to learn to bake bread at home but never had the time? Master the very simple no-knead method and you’ll feel like a professional baker! Today is the perfect day to try this recipe, because November 17 is National Homemade Bread Day! My go-to recipe has been adapted from one I… read more >>
Make a Brain Cake with Marshmallow Fondant and Edible Fake Blood It can be hard to keep your zombies well-fed, but here’s a dessert idea that might knock their tops off. You can use any kind of cake and icing you want to create this brain cake, since those will be hidden by the fondant… read more >>
Hot chocolate is a tasty treat that will help keep you warm as the weather starts to chill. To make it really special, try making it from scratch using the following recipe! Ingredients: ½ cup sugar ¼ cup cocoa powder (Dutch pressed/special dark is preferred) 1/3 cup hot water Pinch of salt 4 cups… read more >>