One of my favorite side dishes to make for Thanksgiving is Cranberry Sauce. I also like to make it during other times of the year because it is an Easy Recipe. This year, I am kicking it up a notch and adding ginger and Candied Orange Peels (see my recipe under the index). You will …
Posts from: October 2011
Orange and lemon peel can be candied to make a yummy treat. The rule to go by is to use 8.5 ounces of water and 4.5 ounces of sugar per orange, for measurements, a lemon is half of an orange. Peel the orange, using a small knife or peel using your hands. Cut away the …
I am just going to start off by saying – I am one of the biggest fans of DARK CHOCOLATE. I almost think it’s a waste for someone to give me anything else but Dark Chocolate. I prefer buying dark chocolate over any other kind be it Ghiradelli, Vahlrona, Scharfenberger and especially See’s Candy. With …
When I hear the words puff pastry, I think of a Napoleon, a sweet dish, but this pastry puff is a savory dish and it is oh so easy. It is a perfect appetizer to make when you really want to impress your guests. The great thing is that you can use your imagination and …
I have been awarded the Liebster Blog award!!The Criteria: The Liebster Blog Award is meant to showcase bloggers who have fewer than 200 followers. This is all done in the spirit of pay-it-forward. The Rules: You must mention and link to the person who awarded you the Liebster, and mention 5 other blogs with fewer …
The Versatile Blogger AwardI was nominated for the Versatile Blogger Award three times!Lisa @ Lisa’sDinnertimeDish, Nel from The Papercup Kitchen and Lauren Kelly, The Certified Nutritionist are the three wonderful and talented bloggers who so graciously nominated me! The Rules of this Award Are: Thank and link back to the person who gave you the award. …
It feels like it has been raining for days and when it rains, I bake. It feels like the right thing to do. The creative juices start flowing and the sweets appear. I have been watching the clouds noticing what the shapes look like, a dragon, a cat, a ship, a pie…. Wild Maine Blueberries …
Root Vegetables are abundant now. This is a simple recipe that you can use with any root vegetable that you have on hand. I am making Baked Beets and Carrots. Use a bunch of beets, about 4 or 5 beets and a bunch of carrots, about 5 or 6. Scrub and trim the beets and …
This 30 Minute meal is so flavorful! Comfort food at its best! I’ve watched the Rachael Ray show a couple hundred times and always say to myself, that recipe looks so great and easy, especially the 30 minute meals. I mean come on! She walks you through each step, holding your hand, it’s gotta be …
In our home, when my children request a dessert, they are appointed to help in creating that dessert. Plus I get to spend quality time with my child and it makes it fun and easier! So, today’s requested dessert is Easy Maine Chocolate Moose (Mousse). You only need six ingredients to make this tasty treat. …
Because, it was 42 degrees this morning – in October- no way- yes way – I know, I was in shock too, especially after being in Boston this week with 75-degree weather! Because it was so cold I was holding my tea mug just to get my hands warm. Because it is fall and …