Melissa

carrot cheddar curry tea sandwiches

~ carrot cheddar curry tea sandwiches ~ Today I made some of our favorite tea sandwiches for teatime. Carrot cheddar curry. We made these little sammies at both of the tearooms where I was employed, and everyone loved them! The mincemeat is my addition, and I think it makes these sandwiches even more wonderful. If…

the red queen’s rose petal ice

~ rose petal ice ~ “Would you tell me, please,” said Alice, a little timidly, “why you are painting those roses?” Five and Seven said nothing, but looked at Two. Two began, in a low voice, “Why the fact is, you see, Miss, this here ought to have been a red ose tree, and we…

country pineapple bake

~ country pineapple bake ~ I’m still catching up on trying to post all of my Easter recipes from this year. This pineapple bake is truly amazing with brown sugar-glazed ham, cheesy fan potatoes, and four seasons fruit salad. 1/2 cup butter, softened 2 cups brown sugar 8 eggs 2 (20 ounce) cans crushed pineapple,…

strawberries & cream brownies

~ strawberries & cream brownies ~ Have you ever had one of those days when you felt like you were walking within a dream? Today was that sort of day for me. I feel excited and blessed and happy and a little nervous about this new adventure I’m on. But it’s that good kind of…

honey lemon poppyseed vinaigrette

~ honey lemon poppyseed vinaigrette ~ We grilled up some wild Alaskan salmon, served it over baby spring greens and drizzled this wonderful lemon vinaigrette over the top. This is the perfect accompaniment to fish, but would also be wonderful with chicken and just about any salad. Also, lovely as a dipping oil for rosemary…

fried rice bowl

~ fried rice bowl ~ I had some leftover jasmine rice in the fridge and decided to make a savory fried rice bowl, chock full of fresh veggies, for our breakfast this morning. This is another one of those recipes where you can just use what you have and the ingredients don’t have to be…

vermont sharp cheddar fan potatoes with fresh herbs

~ fan potatoes ~ Fan potatoes, or Hasselback potatoes are made by cutting slits across the potatoes every 1/6 inch, roasting them in the oven, basting them with butter, and sprinkling them with a cheesy seasoned breadcrumb mixture close to the end of their cooking time. While the potatoes roast the little slices will fan…

fruit can may baskets

~ fruit can may baskets ~ Happy May Day friends! Do you celebrate the first of May? I do. Ever since reading the beautiful, haunting story of the May-pole of Merry Mount by Nathaniel Hawthorne when I took my first college literature class, I’ve been enchanted by this holiday. It’s such a gorgeous tribute to…

frozen cappuccino

~ frozen cappuccino ~ These little iced cappuccinos are easy to make and every bit as good as the more expensive coffee shop variety. Serve these up in clear depression glass teacups (like the one pictured above) or your favorite floral cups for a fun and fancy garden party treat! one serving: 2 heaping teaspoons…