Category: Stories
100 Morning Treats by Sarah Kieffer, a review
This may be it, dear reader…this might be the very last “best of” cookbook review. Obviously, 2024 is drawing nigh. It’s been a cool ride. About the book: Named a Best Cookbook of the Year by NPR, Epicurious, Library Journal, and a Best Cookbook of Spring 2023 by Bon Appetit, Forbes, and more. From Sarah Kieffer, the beloved baker…
Sour Cream Apple Pie w/Walnut Streusel for M&M’s film, Mall Cop
While I wasn’t that impressed with Mall Cop, I was totally impressed with this apple pie. The family loved this pie, too. and I think it will become a Thanksgiving tradition.
It’s Great Pumpkin Bread, Charlie Brown!
It’s the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown for Movies & Munches, October edition.
Cutting Board Conditioner
Here’s a great homemade gift. I’m also recapping Christmases past….
Sourdough Coffee Cake
For this installment of Cookbook of the Week I delved into the family archives. What I found was a great sourdough recipe that is delicious for breakfast.
Washington, D.C.
Over Labor Day weekend, we traveled to our Nation’s capitol. This was my fourth trip and The Hubs’ first. One of my greatest trips ever was when I was twenty-three and accompanied mom to D.C. where she had a conference. I was left to my own devices and wandered all the art museums and galleries…
Boston
Join us on our recent excursion to Boston.
Grandma’s Orange Slice Cake
Here’s a recipe that I remember fondly from my youth, a 6-week process that Grandma would start after Halloween.
Philadelphia
One more adventure before the summer is over.
The Yosemite
“Everybody needs beauty as well as bread, places to play in and pray in, where nature may heal and give strength to body and soul alike. ” —John Muir