Southern Style Green Beans and Potatoes
Something very exciting happened yesterday! For the first time in over a year, I felt called to the keyboard. I felt the urge to put my fingers to the letters on my...
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Real Food
Yes, You CAN Make A Pineapple Pie!
And I don’t know why we don’t see more of them! Yesterday Abigail conducted a science experiment for her Biology course using a fresh pineapple and a box of gelatin. Fresh pineapple...
A Nice Twist on Pumpkin Pie
We’re officially in testing mode for some new pies for our Thanksgiving Pie Hour tradition. I have a nice list of pies to try over the next few weeks to see if...
A Change To Beef Stew
Earlier this week I was flipping through the most recent issue of Real Simple magazine when I stumbled on a recipe for a Slow-Cooker Shepherd’s Pie. The picture was enticing. It looked...
Cottage Pies. Amazing!
Oh my goodness. Last night’s dinner was spectacular. It was a repeat of a dish I’ve made several times before, but never quite in this same way. I’ve posted about this dish...
Lacto-Fermented Salsa
I have wanted to try this recipe for a very long time. Every time I see the recipe or have a discussion about fermented foods (what, you don’t have those?) my thoughts...
Spanakopita Loaded Potatoes
It’s no secret that I am a foodie magazine junkie. I love receiving them in the mail, and then sitting down during a quiet afternoon/evening with a cup of coffee or tea...
Cooking With Israeli Couscous
Waaay back last month, our family spent Memorial Day weekend in the Twin Cities, Minnesota, visiting with family. Every time we go there we always have a list of things we’d like...
A Spectacular Summery Muffin
I’ve had this muffin recipe floating around for quite a while. I couldn’t even begin to tell you when I sought it out, but I know I’ve had it sitting here, waiting...
My Favorite Grilled Salmon
I honestly can’t recall a time where I didn’t have a salmon dish that I loved. Every recipe I’ve ever tried has been delicious, and every time I make salmon I wish...
Pad Thai At Home
I was going through my pictures this morning when I found this picture and was instantly experiencing a craving. This was some very delicious Pad Thai, and I have yet to make...
Cooking Class: Panna Cotta
I have never had a Panna Cotta before. I admit that a part of it never really appealed to me- a milky flavored gelatin type of dish? How could that really be...