A couple of weeks ago I harvested a lot of lavender buds and they are finally dry and ready for recipes – I have 15 plants (English Lavender ‘Hidcote’) so I always have plenty of fresh lavender to use. I just need to get out there and cut them before the buds open. Actually, when the buds on … Continue reading
I first saw this baker, Buddy Valastro, on the TLC TV Series and thought he was very entertaining and what great cakes he makes. On one of my trips to the bookstore (I like to browse the cooking section) I found his cookbook. Looking through all of the recipes I saw the one on brownies and that the chocolate … Continue reading
On one of my trips to Ace Hardware (my hardware store carries a lot of kitchen items) I ran across this cookbook, “Pure Michigan – Eating Fresh and Local in the Great Lakes State” from the editors at Midwest Living. A beautiful book telling a story of many areas throughout the Great Lakes State as well … Continue reading