Pumpkin Cake with Honey Frosting
Oct20

Pumpkin Cake with Honey Frosting

Pumpkin Cake with Honey Frosting This recipe is adapted from the kitchens of Martha Stewart. I have been making it every fall for at least ten years, it’s an easy recipe that always makes a moist, delicious spice infused cake, with a surprising honey icing finish. Cake One stick unsalted butter- melted 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 2 T baking soda 1/2 t salt 1 1/2 t cinnamon 3/4 t ginger 1/2 t nutmeg 1/8 t allspice 1/8 t ground cloves...

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Basil Dip! A garden to table superstar
Jul09

Basil Dip! A garden to table superstar

This is one of the best summertime appetizers ever, and easy to make. I like to keep this dish seasonal, something to look forward to this time of year when basil is everywhere, especially gardens and farm markets. Serve with homemade pita chips. Basil Dip 3 cups packed fresh basil leaves 3/4 cup fresh grated parmesan cheese 1/2 cup olive oil 1/2 cup pine nuts 2 large garlic cloves (I mince mine) 3 or 4 tablespoon fresh lemon juice...

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Lemon Drop Cookies
May06

Lemon Drop Cookies

These light and lemony cookies will brighten any day! LEMON DROP COOKIES 2 cups all-purpose flour ½ teaspoon baking soda ½ teaspoon kosher salt 1 tablespoon finely grated lemon zest, plus 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice 1 stick unsalted butter, room temperature 1 cup sugar 1 large egg 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract Lemon Glaze Preheat oven to 350°F In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, salt, and lemon zest. Using an...

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Pretty.  Simple.
Apr16

Pretty. Simple.

Teacup, shallow bowl, anything that can hold a bit of water can hold a single flower or six or more. A moving composition, by...

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when it’s peak hibernation season
Jan11

when it’s peak hibernation season

We all know what to do. Make a big pot of wonderfulness, like this sweet potato and bean chili. Sweet potato and bean chili 2 T olive oil 2 small onions chopped 2 T chili powder 1 t cumin 1 cup vegetable (or chicken broth) 2 medium or large sweet potatoes peeled and cut into cubes 28 oz can of diced tomatoes, undrained 2 19 oz cans of pinto beans, rinced and drained (or any type of bean) 1 t salt 1 t oregano ¼ cayenne (or more) Heat...

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Wait for it
Jan06

Wait for it

Everyone loves flower arrangements. Buds and fresh blooms are beautiful, but we toss them as soon as the first leaf wilts or drops. I say watch every phase of nature’s beauty. If you let the water dry from the vase your arrangement will take on a dried flower look, with deeper colors and an almost magical feel. Wait for it, you won’t be...

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