This has been a beautiful weekend. Yesterday the temperature spiked near ninety degrees and the evening, spent out in the back yard, was delightfully warm. Summer is still here but not for long. It is late and autumn will officially arrive in just a week or two. Before the summer […]
This rich dark chocolate cake is low in fat but still lusciously moist and flavorful. It is just the right size for a family dinner or other small gathering. Dust it with powdered sugar, top with whipped cream or decorate it as pretty sunflower.
This vintage Cole Slaw recipe relies on a mayo-free oil and vinegar dressing flavored with dry mustard and celery seed. Straight from my Mother-in-Law’s recipe box, it is the perfect side for barbecues and picnic dinners.
Ever had a spiked watermelon? I have heard about them time and again, told by friends with a wistful glint in their eye, but I had never thought to make one myself. I’m not all that fond of the ingredients I’d heard they were spiked with and I didn’t really […]
Find some ripe peaches. Slice them and gently toss with a little flour, sugar and cinnamon. Arrange them in a crust. Top them with a little streusel and bake. Believe me, you will be glad you did.
