This is a recipe I make as an appetizer all year long. A friend of mine requested it, so I decided to post it. Use your favorite veggies! Enjoy! Ingredients 1 (8 ounce) package refrigerated crescent rolls 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened 1 (1 ounce) package Hidden Valley Ranch dressing mix (dry) 2…
Bouquet Garni
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Using bouquet garnis in soups and stews is a genius way to add the wonderful, rich flavor of fresh herbs to the stock. Instead of using kitchen twine or cheesecloth to keep the fresh herb sprigs together, I use a giant tea ball from Williams Sonoma that came with a container of their mulling spices.…
In My Kitchen~Potato Latkes
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One of our favorite autumn treats. Last night while the mister was grilling fresh salmon, I was making up a batch of latkes… Potatoes are the epitome of comfort food, don’t you think? The recipe I use is from Nancy Willard’s book, Cracked Corn & Snow Ice Cream. It’s simple and perfect. Try it and…
Thanks For Askin’
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A few of you have written, asking what I’m up to… Well, other than having tea al fresco, and writing about other worlds, and cooking new and interesting meals and cleaning, and hanging out with my favorite people… I’ve been shopping at the farmer’s market… and buying the ingredients for Vickie’s Lebanese Zucchini. Doing illustrations…
What I’m Listening To ~ Florence+The Machine
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More beautiful music for your listening pleasure… Cosmic Love Howl Enjoy! ~Melissa