I made this no-churn strawberry ice cream for the Labor Day holiday – one last ice cream recipe before the summer is over (just a few weeks). Like the author Gaby I had an ice cream maker that I rarely used (she actually had 3) so with my latest move I gave it away. Then … Continue reading
I have made this tea every week since I first created this post (four times) Thought I should share with you while the strawberries are so juicy and tasty. With or without a basil sprig this tea is very refreshing and just quenches your thirst – perfect for hot summer days and it’s so pretty … Continue reading
This chia pudding will be a welcome addition to your breakfast rotation. Prepare the fruity pudding the night before to have a jump-start on your day the next morning. This recipe has been in my “draft” file since last summer. I just finished moving (but not unpacking) and I’m catching up with some drafts that … Continue reading
Blueberries are sweet right now and a perfect time to make this dessert. Stock up on them and freeze for later use. A lot of recipes (like this one) call for fresh or frozen berries. Nothing worse than a tasteless blueberry in the winter time! An 8-inch square pan is filled with a buttery graham … Continue reading
Don’t these sound delicious? – that is if you like bananas and a cinnamon infused cream cheese frosting. You know how it is – some recipes really grab your attention. Those of you who use WordPress know they have switched to “block format”. I’ve been using the “classic editor” since 2011 and it’s a little … Continue reading
Jarcuterie has been called the COVID-19 friendly food trend that has replaced (for now) the many shared charcuterie platters seen all over the internet, in our homes and restaurants. These are a lot of fun to put together and the possibilities are just endless. I used a lot of ingredients I already had and the … Continue reading
I know I said I was done posting recipes using apple cider however… I first read about apple cider cranberry sauce in a post by Josette https://thebrookcook.wordpress.com/2020/11/28/thanksgiving-menu-2020/ She makes this every year and it just sounded really good using not only cider but apples. Certainly different from my orange/Grand Marnier version that Gene always liked. … Continue reading
Friendsgiving is a mashup of the word “friend” and “Thanksgiving” that refers to friends sharing a meal during the Thanksgiving season. We Americans love our holidays and so much that we squeeze in informal replacements. The word first appeared back in 2007 and was added to the Merriam-Webster dictionary in January 2020. I even have … Continue reading
A favorite Fall tradition is a trip (or two) to an apple orchard/cider mill to get apples. More importantly it is the enjoyment of warm cider doughnuts washed down with a glass of apple cider. I did not go to a cider mill this year so instead I made this delicious apple cider doughnut cake. … Continue reading
The summer season is nearing its end and my herbs are going to seed (flowering) and basically looking a little ragged from a long summer of producing fresh herbs for cooking and baking. I let my basil go early (I made batches of pesto and used it in so many recipes) and the honey bees … Continue reading