~ big homemade buttered pretzels ~ These are the best big, soft pretzels I’ve ever had. Gracie is on Spring break this week and we’ve been busy creating things in the kitchen. We made these yesterday, and decided to dress them up three different ways! YUM! for the dough: 5 cups unbleached all-purpose flour 1…
~ strawberries & cream tea sammys ~ “Curly Locks! curly locks! wilt thou be mine? Thou shall’t not wash dishes, nor yet feed the swine, But sit on a cushion and sew a fine seam, And feed upon strawberries, sugar, and cream.” ~Nursery Rhyme Here’s an easy teatime treat! We enjoyed these for our tea…
~ italian ice ~ A refreshing, warm weather dessert. I love to eat this in place of ice cream because it curbs that craving without the fat…and it has the added benefit of vitamins from the fruit juice. Also, lovely served in tiny little scoops as a “palate cleanser” between courses of a more elaborate…
~ coddled eggs ~ Confession…I first wanted to try this style of egg based solely on the name. What sounds cuter than a coddled egg? But then I tried one and fell in love. They’re delicate, and an especially elegant way to serve eggs for a brunch or a breakfast tea. Don’t be tempted to…
~ green goddess dressing ~ Green Goddess is one of my favorite salad dressings…full of fresh herbs, chives, garlic and creamy buttermilk…and, well, anchovies, if that’s your cup of tea. I personally only enjoy anchovies when they’re melted in olive oil and tons of garlic for THIS recipe. I don’t like them raw, I don’t…
~ strawberry turkey panini with basil & brie ~ I’ve been on a bit of a strawberry kick lately. LOVE these sweet little berries! It’s always fun to try new, interesting recipes using them. Funny story…A few weeks ago I made Parmesan basil stuffed chicken breasts smothered with a melted strawberry/white balsamic compote…and took some…
~ chocolate bread ~ Ta Daaa!!! Here’s my recipe for chocolate bread made in a cast iron Dutch oven. It’s easy, beautiful and sooooo delicious. Ready? here we go… 1 packet active dry yeast 3 cups warm water 6 cups all-purpose flour 3 teaspoons salt 1/2 cup unsweetened Dutch process cocoa 1 and 1/2 cups…
~ spring chicken soup ~ It’s a little chillier today than it has been the last couple days, and the forecast says possible rain. I have a few light soups in my recipe box that I like to take out in early spring, on days just like today. This little soup cooks up quickly, and…
smelling :: the sweet scent of flowering trees and shrubs on McSorley Street as we walked downtown for dessert and cocktails for our date night last evening. seeing :: the warm glow of the Red Wing street lights, the historic St. James Hotel, and a quick peek at the new Red Wing River Bend Coop,…
~ sticky raisin tea cake ~ There was a pile of bananas on the counter that needed to be used, so I decided to make up a cake recipe instead of making banana bread …again 🙂 I love banana bread, but sometimes ya just have to try something new. The result is this dense, moist,…