~ dijon cream chicken in parchment ~ Have you ever used parchment pouches to cook meat or fish? We came across these awesome culinary parchment bags while browsing the adorable Buchanon’s market here in Red Wing. So far we’ve used them to make white fish with olive oil, lemon wedges, salt pepper and dill…and these…
“Springtime is the land awakening. The March winds are the morning yawn.” ~Quoted by Lewis Grizzard in Kathy Sue Loudermilk, I Love You ~M
~ reubens ~ This classic sandwich is our “go-to” St. Patrick’s Day meal. Piles of flavorful corned beef, Polish-style sauerkraut, gooey swiss cheese, buttery toasted marble rye and plenty of creamy thousand island dressing for dipping. It has it all! To make them, just line up the slices of bread the way you would for…
seeing :: visions of quilts dancing in my head after working on quilts with my friend Clare on Thursday and Friday. Can’t wait to start sewing my quilt top together next week! I already know what I want to work on next 🙂 tasting :: toasted bagel sandwich with cheddar cheese, smoked turkey, a soft…
~ berry patch crumble ~ After a day of quilting I wanted to make a simple, elegant, summery dessert using LOTS of different fruits. This little crumble recipe came together very nicely, with plenty of juicy syrup to pour over vanilla ice cream or gelato. 5 pink lady apples, cored and cubed 2 cups fresh…
~ irish potato bake ~ There are little green sprigs of grass sprouting in my yard. It’s a St. Patrick’s miracle! This almost never happens this early in Minnesota. The tender buds on my shrubs, the crocuses in the front bulb garden, Shamrock shakes, Penelope….all of these things are making me want to celebrate this…
I’m here again today In this place I thought I had locked the door But the latch opens easily The hinges, silent Surfaces once covered with dust Washed clean by memories That are flooding back A blue wave Makes everything sparkling and painful The moss that had grown over the sharp edges to protect me…
~ peking chicken wraps ~ I was craving Chinese take-out a few nights ago and decided to make something that would satisfy the craving since we weren’t able to go out that evening. These little wraps are spicy, salty and yummy. I love the wonderful fresh, sweet burst of flavor that comes from using sliced…
Yesterday I received two Kreativ Blogger Awards! The first was from the gorgeous Allison of The French Whisk, and the second was from my new beautiful blogger friend, Brianne, of Cupcakes & Kale Chips. Thanks ladies! I am so honored and excited to pass this award on to 12 of my favorite bloggers (6 for…
~ summer bouquet art tea ~ Happy Teatime Tuesday! I made fried rice bowl for our breakfast this morning, and decided jasmine tea would be the perfect accompaniment. But, not just any jasmine tea…jasmine art tea! Have you ever made art tea? The last time I made art tea the bulb I used was called…