~ dutch baby ~ All happiness depends on a leisurely breakfast. ~John Gunther I started making this puffy breakfast pancake when Jeff and I were first married. The perfect weekend indulgence for your family, or for a fancy company brunch. Don’t use an electric mixer for this as the ingredients can be over mixed too…
~ almond poppyseed shortbread ~ We had a kettle; we let it leak: Our not repairing made it worse. We haven’t had any tea for a week… The bottom is out of the Universe. ~Rudyard Kipling I can’t think of a better cookie to enjoy with tea. Buttery with the slight hint of almond…perfect! 1…
~ butternut squash gnudi with browned sage butter ~ Since I made the gnocchi a couple weeks ago, I’ve been on a gnocchi/gnudi/dumpling kick. I love the versatility of these yummy little delicacies, and am having fun experimenting with different flavors and sauces. A beautiful, unique accompaniment to meat dishes, this particular gnudi recipe went…
~ kaleidoscope cookies ~ I thought it would be fun to make a transfat-free version of those refrigerated cookies that you just slice and bake. I created these, and I think they turned out really cool! Easy to just make ahead, and then when you want fresh cookies for company or teatime, slice off a…
These little hot pads crochet up quickly and make a nice addition to a gift basket or a hostess gift. I sort of made up the pattern, so it’s not exact, but I can give you the basics. I made a base chain of 23-25 stitches and single crocheted the entire body of the hot…