Pomegranates are the most festive of fruits. Their beautiful garnet skin is the very color of Christmas cheer. Not only is the color of a pomegranate regal but the shape is that of a plump orb topped with a jaunty little crown, suggesting royalty. Like the best jewelry boxes, the […]
Basically a crustless apple pie, served over pancakes or as a side dish with dinner, Chunky Stovetop Apples add a welcome taste of the season to most any meal.
Bourbon and brown sugar add warm tones and a splash of complexity to the flavor of fresh peaches served in crispy Cinnamon Sugar Tortilla shells. Add a good sized dollop of Old-Timey Whipped Cream for the perfect complement to these Bourbon Spiced Peaches.
The blend of luscious fruit with savory basil and crisped prosciutto make Nectarine Bites a pleasingly light yet flavorful starter.
Banana Bread, made with whole wheat flour and sweetened with honey, is a wholesome treat. Toast a slice and spread it with a little peanut butter for a delicious breakfast or afternoon snack.
Cute Fruit Aren’t they cute? In appearance Kumquats resemble miniature oranges. They are bite-sized and a cheery golden orange color. Shaped like tiny suns they hint of warmth and light. They are like the memory of a dream in this cool grey stretch of springtime in the Pacific Northwest. The […]
Sweet Potato Pancakes might evoke memories of a Thanksgiving morning. On the other hand, the tropical topping anticipates warm breezes over the months to come. All things considered they seem like the perfect choice for a spring breakfast or brunch.
The flavors of sweet roasted corn, tart pomegranate arils, crunchy jicama and rich pine nuts meld with honeyed ginger and lime in delicious Pomegranate and Roasted Corn Salsa. Served with plantain chips it makes a beautiful appetizer.
The rich sweetness of Honey Lavender Roasted Figs provides an exotic counterpoint to creamy goat cheese and crispy crackers in this interesting appetizer.
Built in 1874 in the Gothic Revival Style, Grace Church is filled with beautiful stained glass windows and appointed with dark wood furnishings. As if that weren’t enough to recommend it…
If we had to eat our words, how would they taste? Would they be as sweet as raisins? Or would they taste hard and bitter like dry beans? With persistent mindfulness, habits can be formed or changed in the course of a season. This fast seeks to transform faults of the tongue into fruitful words that will encourage and nourish those around us.
Wouldn’t you like to try a mini cheese tart topped with a dusting of nutmeg and crowned with a spoonful of pomegranate arils? Delicate, sweet and savory, with a complex bouquet of spices, Pomegranate Goat Cheese Gems make a festive appetizer that delivers a luscious abundance of flavor in one pretty little bite-sized gem.