While I was sitting in my new chair, in my room all by myself, I was enjoying my new Paula Deen magazine. I thought that I would pass on an item that I read in her magazine. I didn’t know or it never occurred to me that you could make your own version of condensed milk. Here is the recipe that she gives in her magazine: Mix 6 cups whole milk with 4 1/2 cups sugar, 1/2 cup butter and 1 vanilla bean (or 1 tablespoon vanilla extract). Cook over medium heat for 1 hour, reducing liquid and stirring occasionally. Cool. This makes 4 1/2 cups and will keep (covered) in the refrigerator for several weeks. I always say that if you have condensed milk, Pillsbury crescent rolls, taco seasoning and a cake mix in your pantry you can make almost anything from dinner to desert.

Keep on cooking.