Donna Neff of Denison is retired after thirty-nine years as a hairdresser. She loves to cook, sew and tend her garden. She cooks regularly for the First Baptist Church in Denison. She said her signature chocolate cake is based on a family recipe that she modified over the years until it was what she wanted.
Betty Cabaniss is an Oklahoma native who has been on the Texas side of the river, in Denison, for twenty-nine years. She is active in the Parkside Baptist Church and the Denison Service League. Don’t know if she has been to Italy, but she’s got their cake down pat.
C.J. Durbin-Higgins grew up with good cooks. Early on, her grandmother would let her climb up on a stool and help cook bacon and eggs for breakfast. Her mother continued her Texas culinary education. Durbin-Higgins lives in Tom Bean, works for TCOG, makes a killer pie crust and said, “I enjoy cooking and feel fortunate that I had special people in my life that took the time to share their knowledge.”
Mary Gillespie taught home economics in the Sherman ISD for 20 years and after a long day of teaching baking, she would bake for fun! Since retirement, Mary has become very active at Covenant Presbyterian Church. She helps plan the annual “Divine Dining” event and oversees the Covenant Cooks, an educational outreach program that teaches how to create healthier and less expensive meals.
Make your own delicious scones, an absolute requirement for any good tea party, with this simple recipe.
The only true accompaniment to scones, Devon Cream is wonderfully sweet. With this recipe you can enjoy a superb cream that many hunt down.
The aristocratic cucumber sandwich is the main feature of the tea table. It’s given a modern and flavorful twist with goat cheese.
Vegetarian Chili might not be considered true chili, but it still packs great flavor and isn’t as hard on your body. It is simple, fast, and healthy!
Chef Cathy Zeis’s Yo-Baby Chili is a healthier alternative for those wanting the full taste of chili but not the calories and fat.
You either make chili with or without beans. If you want beans in your chili, please do. Just think of it like being a Democrat in Grayson County. Beans add tons of healthy fiber and add more flavor, color, and texture.