We had been anticipating trying Baconnaise. It sounds like the ultimate. Bacon and mayonnaise? Come ON! But the taste test we did this afternoon proved us wrong. Wow. Yuck. I don’t know how to put this nicely. Baconnaise tastes like fish. Not fresh, good yummy fish (I love fish.) No, it tastes like rancid fish.…
~ fig and kalamata relish ~ This is a flavorful, wine-soaked fig and olive relish that pairs well with grilled meat, and is especially good with lamb chops or fillet mignon. Serve with a glass of syrah. 7 oz. black mission figs, stems removed 1 cup dry red wine 7 oz. pitted, kalamata olives 3…
~ stuffed burger bundles ~ This is a yummy, comfort food dish that my friend Jen told me about. Burger bundles are stuffed mini meatloaves with gravy poured over them. We like them with mashed potatoes, squash and a crisp green salad. First you’ll want to make up a batch of your favorite stuffing…OR, if…
The days are getting shorter and colder here in Minnesota. Autumn’s panoply of color, almost spent…leaving tree skeletons against a backdrop of gunmetal grey sky. We’ve been making lots of tea, baking lots of bread, and there is almost always a big pot of some kind of soup in the refrigerator. I’ve been flipping on…
Here’s a little home-spa treat for you! From page 82 of my book, Welcome Home. Happy Teatime Tuesday! Enjoy, XO, ~Melissa