Are you ready to try one of my favorite summer sandwiches? The literal translation of smorrebrod means “butter and bread,” and although most versions of smorrebrod start with buttered, dark rye bread, the sandwich combinations can vary greatly. Sometimes I top ours with cold pickled shrimp, leftover roast beef or smoked salmon, but this time…
While Jeff was mowing the lawn, Grace and I decided it would be fun to head outside and lounge on the deck. I sat at the umbrella table and started reading this amazing book that my friend lent to me. It’s set in northern Minnesota in various areas that are familiar to me. I always…
Tracy, one of my best friends, made the trek down to Red Wing from the Twin Cities to see me yesterday. We had such a wonderful time catching up! We shared a pot of English Breakfast tea and then took a stroll downtown Red Wing and did a little boutique, gift shop, antique and thrift…
I’ve been getting lots of requests for more jar desserts! My Blueberry Cheesecake Jars have been shared and pinned thousands of times, and some other favorites have been the Mini Victoria Sponge Cake Jars, the Brownie Ice Cream Sundae Jars and the Red White & Blueberry-Strawberry Shortcake Jars. I decided to create another jar dessert…
One of my favorite tearoom delicacies! I made this salad for a light dinner last night and decided to snap a picture while I was at it. This is a tropical delight that is sure to conjure up memories of tropical islands and summer. Enjoy! ~Mango Tango Chicken Salad~ In a large mixing bowl, combine…
These are the perfect addition to a garden tea party. I love cooking with edible blossoms! These aren’t the tallest scones I’ve ever made, but my addition of cottage cheese makes them incredibly tender. ~ makes approximately 8 to 10 large scones ~ ~ preheat oven to 425 degrees F. ~ 3 cups all purpose…
We recently tried these tasty little nibbles at a favorite local wine bar and they were out of this world. I decided I must recreate them at home, and they turned out fabulous. Serve as a cocktail party appetizer, or as the first course of a more elaborate dinner. I made two or three for…
Happy weekend, Lovelies! As you know, I am obsessed with strawberries. I absolutely love them. And paired with basil… oh my! A match made in heaven. This delicious, refreshing cocktail is the best of both of those worlds. I think these cocktails would make a lovely addition to a Mother’s Day celebration or a summer…
I just love the name of this simple, old fashioned pie. So darling! And, it tastes amazing too. It’s delicate and slightly custardy. Perfect with an afternoon cup of tea. If you have a little of the filling left over, you can make an additional, miniature “baby” pie and put it in a small tart…
I was perusing some of my cookbooks that hail from the area where I live here in the Midwest, and I came across this! I was so excited! Bogus Creek Cafe & Bakery is this awesome little restaurant just across the bridge in Stockholm Wisconsin. We live in Red Wing, Minnesota and we’re just a…