So I went on a bit of a hiatus. With the holidays, and then a cold, I’ve been feeling a bit overwhelmed. I’m thinking of some new features for this little old blog, so I hope you’ll bear with me as I figure out and experiment with some ideas. The new year is always aRead more
Today is my birthday, and what better way to celebrate with all of you, than a recipe for a fantastically delicious and decadent cookie! I made these for Carroll Cafe last week, and I was super impressed by them. They’re really more like a brownie than a cookie. They’re rich, soft on the inside, andRead more
I was inspired by this salad from Smitten Kitchen. Smitten Kitchen is always a reliable source for fantastic recipes. This is a great, easy salad that comes together quickly. I’ve been on the search for some different kind of salads lately, and this is a great salad for the winter. The chickpeas add some protein,Read more
This month’s Carroll Cafe is on Saturday the 13th, so be sure to buy tickets online and plan on having a great night of music, food and company! Alas, I will not be able to make it to the show, but my delicious treats will be there! Check out past Carroll Cafe menus here. ForRead more
I’ve been seeing quite a few raw brussels sprout salads, so it was finally time to try making one. This salad is refreshing, tart and tangy, salty, and crunchy. It’s absolutely delicious. It’s a simple and fantastic winter salad. Since kale is hearty I think leftovers would hold up pretty well. The dressing makes quiteRead more
Sorry this post is a bit late, I’ve been busy doing some shopping for a catering event. This weekend I’ll be making Curried Chicken Salad, Veggie Dip, a Spinach Artichoke Dip, and Individual Cheesecakes. I hope you still have some leftover turkey in the freezer, because this recipe will make you interested in eating turkeyRead more
I’ve been making these cookies for years. When one of my friends saw me pin a different oatmeal chocolate chip cookie recipe she asked why I’d use any recipe but this one. I was quite surprised that of the 7 cookie recipes that include oatmeal, none of them were this recipe. I made these forRead more
I made these muffins for breakfast on Thanksgiving, and my family devoured the first batch so quickly that I made a second batch. These are tender and toothsome. The cranberries are bright, tart bursts surrounded by just sweet enough crumb. The oats and walnuts keep them chewy and filling. I used chopped black walnuts thatRead more
I hope you all had a wonderful Thanksgiving, or a wonderful Thursday. We had a fantastic time with family yesterday and today. Today is all about relaxing and taking it easy. Got to rest my dishpan hands! So last year I did a Holiday Gift Guide with recommendations for any cooks on your holiday shoppingRead more
I never ate cranberry sauce growing up. At our house we have both the whole berry kind, as well as the jelly kind that is served still shaped like the can it comes out of. So it always seemed kind of weird to add something sweet to something savory like turkey. But last year IRead more