falafel with homemade pita chips and ghost pepper feta dip

This is my version of the healthy, festive middle eastern dish called falafel. It’s usually served much like the classic gyro. This time, instead of piling the ingredients into pitas or pocket bread, I decided to do something a little different. I made pita chips, and this spicy feta dip is wonderful spread on everything!…

new england clam chowder in herbed potato bread bowls

~new england clam chowder ~ “One whiff of a savory aromatic soup and appetites come to attention.  The steaming fragrance of a tempting soup is a prelude to the goodness to come.  An inspired soup puts family and guests in a receptive mood for enjoying the rest of the menu.” ~Louis P. De Gouy Yesterday,…

thrift store score!

“Ballerina” crock by Universal a well-loved vintage cookbook with lots of great looking recipes hand-painted “Indian Tree” bowl by Maruta and “Florentine” English plate by Crown Ducal two cute cookbooks by the amazing Mary Engelbreit Have you found any thrift store scores lately? ~Melissa

pink pomplamoose tea cake

~ pink pomplamoose tea cake ~ “Buddy the elf! What’s you’re favorite color?” ~Will Ferrell in “Elf” I’m a tiny bit obsessed with pink food. Pink is my second favorite color…first is red and third is orange. I love it. And when it’s added to food in the right way, it’s absolutely stunning. I’ve been…