Who loves chocolate chip cookies? My daughter and her friend made up a batch of homemade chocolate chip cookie dough last weekend during a sleepover party. They were careful to measure everything just-so and went to put the cookies in the oven. Opened the oven that was suppose to be preheating…and it was cold. I…
Hello Friends! I had all these plans to write a long blog post about my favorite autumn rituals today, but it was too nice to stay inside. When my friend Nancy called me and invited me out to her home for the day, I just had to say “YES!” We went for a lovely walk,…
Happy TeaTime Tuesday! I’ve been so busy, I didn’t even get a chance to post anything yesterday. I’ll make up for it with a reeeeaaalllly long and fun post I’ve been working on for tomorrow. Here’s one of my favorite ways to serve egg salad in the autumn and winter…I like Dilly Egg Salad in…
We’ve been cooking with apples and pumpkins again this week and having so much fun inventing new recipes! Such a great time of year to play in the kitchen. This is especially yummy for breakfast, but makes a good autumn dessert as well. 1 (15 oz.) can pure pumpkin puree 4 to 5 scoops vanilla…
Sometimes the most romantic dinners are the ones we make spontaneously. I love using fresh, simple ingredients! Tonight we had this delicious dinner that only took minutes to prepare. You can marinate your chicken for a whole day in advance if you like, but it’s not necessary. I just happened to think of it yesterday…
When you grill chicken do you always make extra so you’ll have plenty to top your lunch salads for the next few days? We love big salads around here, and we’re always dreaming up new combinations and dressings. This one was inspired by a trip to the apple orchard. spring greens and/or baby spinach Wolf…
A wonderfully unique vinaigrette inspired by the scents of breakfast cooking in a bed & breakfast inn. Created especially for Wolf River Apple Salad with Grilled Chicken, but yummy on all sorts of salads. In the bowl of a food processor, combine: 1/2 cup olive oil 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar 1/2 cup French press coffee…
Don’t ya just love this time of year? I’ve been having fun coming up with new soup and bread recipes, wearing sweaters while I sit on the deck with a pot of tea and my notebooks, writing the afternoon away. The leaves on the trees are just beginning to change here in the Mississippi river…
This is the time of year to get the best apples and cherries from Door County Wisconsin. If you happen to be in the area, you are certainly in for a treat! If you’re not, don’t worry. You can still make this delicious dessert with your favorite local apples and dried cherries from the grocery…
Hello Lovelies! I’m enjoying a relaxing morning in front of our fireplace with my tea. Headed out for a walk here in a few minutes, but I just had to write to tell you about this amazing pizza we had a couple days ago. This recipe would be perfect for a day when you’re just…