Chewy Chai Cookies
We’re awaiting a massive rainstorm here in a couple of hours– part 2 of 3 storms, with over 5 inches of rain expected by the end of this weekend. Waiting for thunderstorms with possible flooding can get you a little antsy. While the storm’s brewing, I’ll try to keep calm by brewing up a pot...
Family Time at Scott’s Seafood on the River
“Leg shot” photo taken by Kallie We finally took some professional family portrait pictures today. I can’t believe the last formal one we took was ten years ago! Time has flown by. Laurel and Quill were in preschool and kindergarten last time. How did I let so much time go by without taking more family...
Time for some Maple Vanilla Sweet Potatoes
I first made my Maple Vanilla Sweet Potatoes last year, and stuffed them into roasted mini pumpkins. Fall seems to be the perfect time of year to make these. They’re so easy to pipe into custard cups if you don’t want to mess with the mini pumpkins. I’m thinking they’d be even easier just spooned into one...
Wild Rice, Leek, and Mushroom Soup
What better comfort on a cold, dreary day than a cup of homemade soup. I’ve been thinking about wild rice and leeks, and this is what I made. Saute sliced leeks and mushrooms (I used one big portobello here) in a little butter and olive oil. Add sea salt and thyme. Let it cook until...
Soft Fruit Pies
Last week, when the Blue D. was eating a spinach and artichoke variation of my Spinach and Feta hand pies, he said to me, “You know, this crust would taste really good with a fruit filling inside…” Coincidentally, I had been thinking about doing a soft crusted hand held fruit pie for a while. Apple...
