Rosemary-Parmesan Sourdough Crackers

I make these crackers quite often and have been since 2018. I first highlighted them on a charcuterie board but I never really wrote down the recipe.

The Hubs has been maintaining and nurturing a sourdough for about eight months. He’s dedicated and has mastered a lot of recipes. I decided to revisit these . . . → Read More: Rosemary-Parmesan Sourdough Crackers

Julie & Julia revisited…from 2012 to 2026

Julia’s version of Boeuf Bourguignon, some bruschetta, and mini-chocolate pies to celebrate Julie & Julia for Movies & Munchies! . . . → Read More: Julie & Julia revisited…from 2012 to 2026

Two for one cookies

Actually, there are three cookie recipes here today: a basic butter cookie, an almond spice cookie, and a lemon cookie. . . . → Read More: Two for one cookies

Pine Nut Tassies

Another recipe from a 2003 Gourmet magazine. Instead of an appetizer, I decided to make something sweet—Pine Nut Tassies. . . . → Read More: Pine Nut Tassies

Spicy Tomato Cranberry Preserve

As I started the December segment for my Almost Vintage Holiday theme, I discussed the great Letter from the Editor that Ruth Reichl wrote to introduce the December 2003 edition. She referenced her ten-years-old self and undertaking making a réveillon (French-Canadian Feast) for her family. Even though her Bûche de Noël resembled Stonehenge, her . . . → Read More: Spicy Tomato Cranberry Preserve

Spiced Nuts

I found so many worthy recipes in the December 2003 vintage Gourmet that it was hard to know where to start backing. . . . → Read More: Spiced Nuts

Almost Vintage Holidays continued…on to December!

If you recall, dear reader, I am embarking on a holiday theme entitled “Almost Vintage.” I’m scouring through my hoarded Gourmet and Martha Stewart Living magazines from the 90s, 00s and through 2022 (when MSL ceased publication). It’s been a stroll down memory lane for sure.

It’s on to the December issues now. I . . . → Read More: Almost Vintage Holidays continued…on to December!

Our Thanksgiving movie: Hannah and Her Sisters

Hannah and Her Sisters is the November Movies & Munchies selection. Camilla is hosting. It’s getting a bit harder to find Thanksgiving films that we haven’t already featured, either at M&M or at the old Food ‘n Flix group. Glad Camilla found this one.

I am a firm believer that you are either . . . → Read More: Our Thanksgiving movie: Hannah and Her Sisters

Charcuterie Salsa

The original recipe (once more from Martha Stewart Living November 2021 edition) is entitled Sweet-and-Tangy Relish. I honestly didn’t find anything sweet tasting about it (but we did love it). So, I decided to change up the name and add some cheese to the mix.

From the magazine. Red peppadew peppers do add more . . . → Read More: Charcuterie Salsa

Pan-Roasted Marinated Mushrooms

A great make-ahead appetizer (thanks to Martha Stewart). This recipe comes from the last Thanksgiving edition of her magazine. . . . → Read More: Pan-Roasted Marinated Mushrooms