Cooking from scratch: healthier, cheaper, and a great creative outlet
I love my cast iron , as any of my regular followers know. So when I found a new cookbook called Cast Iron Baking scratch recipes for your favorite skillet, by Brooke Bell on Amazon, I just had to have it. And, as usual, as soon as it arrived I sat down with a cup … Continue reading Cast iron Baking – Raspberry Buttermilk Coffee Cake
I ended up with 2 large bags of dried apricots in my pantry. Yes, automatic delivery is a wonderful thing, until I realized I know have over 3 lbs of dried apricots. I like to eat them straight from the bag as a snack, but wanted to do something a little more creative with them. … Continue reading Orange Apricot Walnut Scones
Fall is apple time, no doubt about it. Besides apple picking and yard side stands, even the local markets are filled with different kinds of fresh apples, just picked. It's time to stock up. Keep apples cool and they can last for several weeks. Where do you think apples in the summer come from? A … Continue reading How to Make Apple Karamel Sweet Rolls
Perfect soup and chowder weather - finally cooler weather is here. It's mid-October! Today more rain - it's been a really wet summer and early fall - and so cold and damp equals soup weather. I thought about what I have on hand. Two large bags of corn in the freezer, and I know some … Continue reading How to Make Corn-Crab Chowder
We eat lots of chicken, and therefore I almost always some cooked left over chicken in the freezer. Making a pot pie not only uses up the chicken, but also any left over vegetables I have frozen. And my cast iron skillet is not only the perfect size, but also helps make a crispy bottom … Continue reading Making Cast Iron Chicken Pot Pie
One of my memories is of my grandmother, whose sight was not the best anymore, scooping up a fork-full of horseradish, instead of mashed potatoes, with her roast beef. Popped the whole thing into her mouth. After a couple coughs, she said, "Well that will clear out the sinuses!". I love horseradish. My mom used … Continue reading Using and Growing Horseradish
I wanted, no needed, to bake something. So I went to one of my sources for all things baked. I love the Bake from Scratch Magazine. Wonderful pictures, do-able recipes for the home cook. More things than I can make unless I bake something every day. I've also purchased both books: Bake From Scratch Artisan … Continue reading Lemon Cardamon Cake Loaves
Spring and summer are fresh fruit salad times. I love using the most local, freshest fruit I can find for it. I've made versions of this fruit salad for years. I've long since lost the scrap of magazine where I found it. I make different combinations depending on what fruit is available, but always include … Continue reading Kicked Up Fruit Salad
Recently I have found myself thinking, as I peruse recipes on FaceBook and on line, many of these things are truly not healthy. Loaded with sugar, fat, and process products, desserts may look delicious, but I would be a tub if I ate them everyday! So what did I pull together this morning? A Decadent … Continue reading Make an easy Decadent Chocolate Ice Box Dessert
This morning I wanted coffee cake. Blueberry season is almost here, and I need to use up what's left in the freezer from last year before I freeze and save this year's drop. So I found 2 or 3 small bags in the freezer, and poured them into a colander to thaw and drain. Now, … Continue reading Fox Pines Blueberry Coffee Cake