Category: What we’re growing, eating, and doing.
Food ‘n Flix Round-Up: The Breakfast Club
Yes, I know that The Breakfast Club wasn’t chock full of foodie references. Yes, I know that besides the title itself and the lunch scene, there is not a whole lot of food in this film. But, dontcha know I think it was a worthy film for Food ‘n Flix this month. (It is a classic and…
Baking Cakes in Kigali
For this round of Cook the Books, we traveled to Kigali to bake cakes with Angel in Gaile Parkin’s novel. I tried my best to bake colorful cupcakes that would make Angel proud. Keep reading to judge for yourself.
Carne Adovada
We had some lovely Carne Adovada on our whirlwind trip through Albuquerque in November. I am only now getting around to posting my version of this great NM dish.
Honey French Dressing
I reworked a salad dressing from a vintage junior league cookbook. (Good grief, when did the 80s become vintage?)
Pumpkin Cookies Galore for January’s Secret Recipe Club
I couldn’t help myself; I had to make three recipes from my assigned blog-buddy this month: Pumpkin Seed Oatmeal Cookies, Pumpkin Shortbread Bars, and Pumpkin Gingersnaps. Do you see a trend here?
Rosemary-Pumpkin Soup with Pancetta
A number of years ago, I was a finalist in a Cooking Light cook-off. This was back when I was OCD about entering recipe contests. I have refocused that obsession to this blog now and I haven’t entered a contest in quite a while. I think my last winner was in 2011. Anyhoo—one…
Pre-Spring Cleaning
We did some pre-spring cleaning last weekend and our cabinets and windows are sparkling. Read on for some homemade cleaners that really work!
Esau’s Pottage
Where else can you read about Steampunks, a Bible tale, and a delicious lentil soup? Here by golly. Intriqued? Keep reading for an explanation.
Pumpkin-Tomato Soup with Beans and Chickpeas
I have tons of frozen pumpkin puree in the freezer. You see, I love buying pumpkins for holiday decorations. I get my money’s worth because I buy for Halloween, leave the pumpkins on the front steps for Thanksgiving, and then they finally meet their demise in a hot oven as they roast. …
Happy New Year
Some vintage images from my grandfathers’ post card collections and a couple of Happy new Year wishes to you and yours. (And, I finally got around to doing a Top Ten!)