~ 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…
I love having bowls of Chex Mix for the sideboard, coffee table, and side tables this time of year. I put it in pretty little crystal bowls and china teacups. People love to nibble this classic snack with their wine and cheese. Some other favorite munchies and appetizers include: these New York Bar Nuts from…
Hello, Friends! Are you ready for a healthy, delicious, amazing dessert idea? You may have seen chocolate hummus at different stores like Trader Joes, Aldi, and specialty food stores and wondered what in the heck it was. The first time I saw it in the store my first reaction was NO. Beans and chocolate? No…
Are you planning a Mexican Fiesta-themed party? Or maybe a little soiree for Cinco de Mayo? Well, if you’re looking for delicious, easy, tried and true Mexican recipes, you’ve come to the right place. Some are authentic, and some are my own riffs on Mexican favorites. Salads, salsas, pico de gallo, guacamole, pickled onions, salad…
scenes from the red wing holiday stroll and yuletide village festival ~ a one man band ~ the scents of woodsmoke, kettle corn, cocoa, and pine in the air ~ me and the hubby toast the christmas season with mulled wine (served in fancy styrofoam cups) ~ christmas trees all decked out with fairy lights…
This is an old family recipe that reminds me of my childhood. My great aunt made this for family picnics and holiday gatherings. I love that the simple recipe calls for minimal ingredients, and that it’s so easy to prepare, you can easily whip it up the same day you want to enjoy it. ~…
It’s zero degrees outside today. The sort of day when you look outside and think it looks nice and sunny… and then you open the door to get the mail, catch your breath, quickly close the door and resolve to never do that again. My how the seasons change here in our fickle Minnesota. I…
Ahhhh….the beginning of another weekend. Gracie and I spent a few hours at Barnes & Noble today while Jeff was attending a meeting. We got tea and frappuccinos and pizza-stuffed pretzels and looked at magazines and books. Always a nice way to relax and ease into Friday. Here’s a yummy, tried and true recipe for…
Happy Friday! I just got back from a lovely couple hours at my friend Clare’s quilting studio. We shared a bottle of THIS, enjoyed Bavarian pretzels, cheese, crackers and red pears for a happy hour treat. Now I’m back home, hanging out with my family, and looking forward to a weekend balanced with a good…