We’ve certainly had an unusual winter this year, not much snow but a lot more grey days. Deep dark depressing grey days. Days that make you want to cuddle up on the couch with a good book or movie and some hot tea and not leave the house (or couch) at all. It was one […]
Have you ever tried cutting a up a butternut squash? They aren’t the easiest to peel and chop, especially if they are quite large. When I saw that my regular grocery store had some that was peeled and cubed, ready to use, I was over the moon. There wasn’t a price listing anywhere, but I […]
You might as well go get my crown and schedule my coronation now. I have just become the casserole queen! This casserole was so good that I could have my own network show based on this casserole alone! Seriously. The most important criteria for a casserole is comfort. What speaks better to comfort than chicken […]
Holy cannoli! Thanksgiving is less than a week away! Have you bought your turkey yet? If you are purchasing a frozen turkey (the most economical kind) then you better get on it. Turkeys take several days in the refrigerator to defrost. If you are planning on brining the bird then you need to move up […]
This post is dedicated to my not daughter. Unbeliever of grilled pizzas. Recently on Facebook, she announced that she was going to make homemade pizza… Naturally I had to post a grilled pizza recipe. I took photo’s of all the steps, it’s good for the kids. We were at the cabin so I made […]
Farmer’s Markets are brimming with fresh lettuce, herbs and vegetables. Although I make garden salads year round, nothing can match shopping for the freshest ingredients at your local market, taking it home and making a delicious fresh salad. I’m sucker for creamy dressings, I do love a vinaigrette, but a creamy dressing is my […]
Butter makes everything better! Or in the immortal words of Homer Simpson “mmmmm butter”. Believe it or not but it is possible to make butter taste even better. Just a couple more simple ingredients and you’ve upped it a notch. Compound butter is, as it names implies, a combination of ingredients mixed into the butter. […]
