Do you have a cookbook you go back to again and again for inspiration? Some of my favorite cookbooks, like “Betty Crocker’s Cookbook,” are on my shelf because I can trust them for the basics. Some, like “Joie De Vivre” by Robert Arbor, share wonderful stories about food. Still others, […]
It’s almost May y’all, that time of year when I long to be in Kentucky, my childhood home. As the temperature warms, my thoughts often turn to the rolling hills, the tranquil horse farms and the abundant dogwood blossoms of the Bluegrass State. I fondly remember the excitement and festivities […]
One day last month I saw a post at Little Red Bike Café that began with a photo and the following description: Vegan Monkey Muffins banana bread muffin with oats, chocolate chips, coconut, and espresso glaze It was followed by a number of other items on their Saturday menu but […]
Roasted Pears are simple, savory, and delicious. Serve as a side with pork or chicken. You might even want to try them with sugar cookies or vanilla ice cream as a unique dessert.
I like the simplicity of this Carrot Cake. It relies on carrots, walnuts and spices for flavor, leaving out the sticky sweetness of pineapple and raisins that many recipes include. What’s more, this cake is moist and delicious and with four cups of carrots it might even be considered a vegetable dish. In any case, topped with Maple Frosting or Cream Cheese Frosting it makes a fantastic dessert.
If you read this blog regularly you may know that pancakes make me smile. There is something so basic and elemental about them. They are a real comfort food…
Did George Washington really chop down a cherry tree? Maybe. Maybe not. Still, it is as good a reason as any to make a Cherry Cheese Pie and celebrate all things February. I want to hand down the tradition, though in the transmission I am also apt to change a detail or two.
At some point, I don’t know when and I don’t know how, I started running late. This phenomenon took me somewhat by surprise. Even with small children in tow I used to be predictably punctual. My internal rhythm kept me calibrated and I tended to show up where I was […]
Swedish pancakes are a bit different than your ordinary pancake. More like a crepe, they are often filled with butter and jam, or dusted with powdered sugar. Compared to regular pancakes, making Swedish pancakes may seem like a lot of work. When considering the quality of the pancake, however, I think you will find they are well worth it
The recipe for this cranberry relish includes vanilla, a jalapeño pepper and a splash of bourbon. The result is a bit different than any other cranberry relish I have ever tried, while not different enough to raise a red flag. It has a subtle edge and a sweet tang with the vanilla adding a rich depth of flavor.
Cranberries and chiles make an intriguing flavor combination even before you add the ginger, cilantro and honey. Taken as a whole, this unique Cranberry Salsa offers a nice change of pace to a familiar holiday menu. Serve with baked Sweet Potato Chips for added seasonal appeal.
Is it helpful to prohibit caffeinated energy drinks at school? Looking for the answer led to some interesting discoveries. As they say, “When a door is closed, a window opens.” Now I know how to drink from a can without, technically, opening open it first.