Current Crush~ All Things Julia Child

As I mentioned in my previous post, Boeuf Bourguignon, Jeff and I are starting our own little cooking course at home using the 2 volume set of Mastering the Art of French Cooking as our focal point. I can’t wait to share our adventures and some of the recipes here on the blog. We’re also…

Boeuf Bourguignon

“Cooking is not a particularly difficult art, and the more you cook and learn about cooking, the more sense it makes. But like any art it requires practice and experience. The most important ingredient you can bring to it is love of cooking for it’s own sake.” ~Julia Child, Louisette Bertholle and Simone Beck Hello…

steph’s apple crisp

This is my friend Stephanie’s recipe for apple crisp. I’ve made lots of apple crisp, and this one is by far the best I’ve ever tasted. I would have never thought to add raisins, but when I tasted it in this crisp…I decided that this was a genius move. Thanks for a great recipe friend!…

Maraschino & Lemon Bon Bon Cookies

These buttery little lemon cookies are rolled in  chopped walnuts and are so pretty with a cherry on top. ~Maraschino Lemon Bon Bon Cookies~ yield: 24-36 cookies 2 sticks butter, softened 1/2 cup sugar 2 eggs, separated 1 Tablespoon grated lemon rind 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg 2 and 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 2-3 Tablespoons milk 1…

Cami’s Sugar Cookies

“Recipe shared in the spirit of giving, sharing, and honoring friendship!! May they warm your heart (and belly!) as you’ve warmed mine!!” ~Cami Funkhouser ~Cami’s Sugar Cookies~ 1 cup butter, softened 1 cup oil 1 cup sugar 1 cup powdered sugar * Cream the above ingredients until light and fluffy. To this, add: 4 1/2…