Lately I’ve been making some recipes that require many different steps or “recipes” within the recipe. To make it easier on me (and probably for you, too!), I’ve decided to split these recipes up into a few different posts. Because I want to share this stellar Lemon Cheesecake with Blackberry and Ginger Spiced Topping (jam) […]
Tag: Fruit
The Easiest Chocolate Cake Ever (and it’s Vegan)
I have a “thing” for chocolate. I love everything about it. It’s smell, it’s taste and–most especially (at the risk of sounding like some sort of chocolate obsessed crazy lady who is in clear need of psychological assistance)–it’s ability to “pick me up” when I’m feeling down. The only thing I might love more than chocolate is […]
Pear, Honey and Blue Cheese Appetizer Toasts
Sometimes I crave blue cheese. Seriously. It’s all I want, and I can’t be happy until I have a taste. This particular day I purchased an amazing local blue goat cheese. As soon as I saw it, nothing else would suffice. Blue goat cheese? Yes, please!
Fig, Prosciutto, and Caramelized Onion Pizza with Pistachios, Chevre, and Honey
This weekend was a whirlwind of events; and I’m glad it’s over. My gorgeous niece, Madelyn, was very sick and was admitted into the hospital. She was full of bruises and her blood counts were not normal. It was incredibly scary, but hopefully everything is figured out now (fingers crossed!). Her counts are still not normal, […]
Cantaloupe, Arugula and Mint Salad
I haven’t felt so good the past week. In fact, I’ve felt completely crumby for the past week and a half. 4 days ago I noticed a few little red “bug bites” near my left eye. I figured I got bit when I was out tending to my (struggling) garden, so I didn’t really think […]
Raspberry Risotto with Herbes de Provence and Chevre
When life gives you lemons, you make lemonade. When Driscoll’s Berries contacts you and asks if you’d like to try their raspberries, you tell them yes; and then make a risotto! The truth is, I’ve been buying Driscoll’s berries for years. Even when the berries aren’t in season, they’re usually pretty good. But during the […]
It’s Clemen-time!
You know what I love about winter? It’s not the snow or the cold (actually, I hate both of those things). It’s not even the holidays. Nope. What I love most about winter is the clementines! Look at this guy: One bite…and I was in love. It didn’t stand a chance. The only problem? (aside […]
Black Beans and Rice…Fancy Style!
Happy 2012! Everybody make some stellar resolutions for the new year? I did! …I resolve to see Paris in the spring (or summer)! …That’s a resolution, right? I haven’t thought all that much about it yet, but I’m going to figure out how to make it happen! My holiday weekend was spent working the early […]
Winter Jammin’… Strawberry Lavander Jam
Making jam and jellies is something I really enjoy. I’m not really sure why, but when I’m making jam or jellies I feel so relaxed and all the sudden I have all the patience in the world (which says a lot, usually I have the patience of a 3 year old). I do most of […]
Great Day to Pick Some Grapes!
The weather here in Minnesota has been really nice the past few days. It’s been in the 80’s, and feels much more like summer than fall! I have so much yard work to get finished before we leave for India and this weather has been perfect for it, but I haven’t done any! Nope. I […]