Christmas Gifts #13: Homemade cheese crackers

Something savory to offset all the sweet stuff of the holidays. Pair a box of these crackers with a red wine for a great gift. . . . → Read More: Christmas Gifts #13: Homemade cheese crackers

Homemade Sandwich Rolls

An easy and delicious roll for any sandwich! . . . → Read More: Homemade Sandwich Rolls

Rose Geranium Sugar Cookies

The latest Cook the Books Club post based on Garden Spells by Sarah Addison Allen. These magical cookie will make you wistful for “past good times.” . . . → Read More: Rose Geranium Sugar Cookies

Snacks on the Patio

Another recipe to aid me in using my monster rosemary: Rosemary Spiced Almonds . . . → Read More: Snacks on the Patio

A Lagniappe: Take-out Queen, Radish Salad, Garden Update

A rant and recipe . . . → Read More: A Lagniappe: Take-out Queen, Radish Salad, Garden Update

Day 8: Back on track

Dilled Potato Soup Recipe . . . → Read More: Day 8: Back on track

A rare and exotic basil

Trying a new variety of basil—beware of cooking with it! . . . → Read More: A rare and exotic basil

Roasted Turkey with Rosemary

Thanksgiving in August: Turkey finds and tomato cucumber salsa verde salad. . . . → Read More: Roasted Turkey with Rosemary

A cocktail with a twist

Citris Basiltini Recipe . . . → Read More: A cocktail with a twist

Freezing fresh pesto

I trimmed up my basil plants and ended up making two batches of pesto. (I used part of this recipe for the green bean recipe posted on June 15.) I have never tried freezing it but my sister assures me this works. She freezes the pesto in ice cube trays for a taste of summer . . . → Read More: Freezing fresh pesto