Category: What we’re growing, eating, and doing.
Ginger-Almond Brownies
These brownies have some unexpected flavors and are even better the next day after all the flavors meld together. They would be perfect for a New Year’s Eve celebration.
Lemon Pancakes with Dark Sweet Cherries
During the winter brrr, what’s better for breakfast than a little citrus flavor? I found the original recipe in Joy of Cooking after finding some near dead and departed lemons on the cabinet last summer. This recipe was delicious and made super thick, delicious pancakes. I wanted to tweak the recipe a bit and…
Dulce de Leche White Chocolate Cookies
These are delicious cookies to leave out for Santa tonight. I hope Buddy likes them too because this is my Food ‘n Flix post this month for “Elf.”
Breakfast Bread Pudding
I love me some bread pudding, yet I never make it. You can be assured that if it is on the menu when we dine out, I will order it. Chocolate bread pudding, pumpkin bread pudding, traditional Southern bread pudding with whiskey sauce. It matters not. When I saw this recipe in our local paper…
Grilling Rubs (in a cool gift box)
Need something for the griller or pit master in your life? Here are five great spice rubs to give and an idea for a practical gift box.
Mulling Spices
What smells like Christmas to me? That’s easy…cinnamon, cloves, and allspice. What tastes like the holidays to me? That’s easy…something warm, spicy and mulled. These mulling spice mixes are easy to make and you can assure the freshness of all the flavors involved. To make small mulling packets to give as gifts, follow the…
Ginger Butter Tea Cookies
A very elegant and simple cookie, this is the perfect choice to accompany that cup of fragrant tea. Spiced with ginger and orange zest, this is the perfect Christmas cookie.
The “Party Book” and a vintage dip recipe (circa 1960)
During the holidays, I often wax poetic and get nostalgic about my childhood. This is going to be one of those posts. (Please bear with me.) My mom and aunt were both home economics teachers. (Today they would be called FACS teachers for Family and Consumer Sciences.) They would often discuss the latest food trends,…
Our Family Wassail
We make this hot beverage from Thanksgiving through New Year’s. It is a true family favorite.
Gifts for Foodies
I doubt that any of us have problems buying gifts for our foodie friends. If you are like I me, you just buy them what you are dying to receive. Foodies are easy. But, if you are having some problems getting inspired, here are some ideas that I hope will help. Uncommon Goods…