Dear Readers,
We have been so busy here. It finally snowed here in the north. That is so wonderful. I love the mornings that are silent with the falling flakes. Its beauty is like nothing else I have ever known.
Sunday, December 9, 2012
Our tree.....Yea it's Christmas!!!!
Dear Readers,
We have been so busy here. It finally snowed here in the north. That is so wonderful. I love the mornings that are silent with the falling flakes. Its beauty is like nothing else I have ever known.
Friday, November 23, 2012
New Kitchen Color!
Dear Readers,
Since installing the new countertops and flooring, we have been thinking about what color to paint the room. We decided on Julia Child's green she had in her kitchen. What a wonderful color it is! Her are some photos......
Bon Appetit!
Since installing the new countertops and flooring, we have been thinking about what color to paint the room. We decided on Julia Child's green she had in her kitchen. What a wonderful color it is! Her are some photos......
Bon Appetit!
Saturday, November 3, 2012
Orlando!!
Dear Readers,
I had the great opportunity to visit Orlando in October. It was warm, warm warm!!!! I stayed at the Hilton and Waldorf Astoria. Accommodations were extraordinary. Here are some photos for you......
We were treated to a private show at Sea World! They even opened up the roller coaster for us too!!
Bon Appetit!
I had the great opportunity to visit Orlando in October. It was warm, warm warm!!!! I stayed at the Hilton and Waldorf Astoria. Accommodations were extraordinary. Here are some photos for you......
We were treated to a private show at Sea World! They even opened up the roller coaster for us too!!
Bon Appetit!
Sunday, September 9, 2012
Steak Door County Style!!!
Dear Readers,
It's that time of year again where we travel to the wonderful and beautiful Door County! I tis always a special time with family.
One of the families favorite things to make on the grill is...you guessed it. Steak! WHat better way to enjoy it than out doors on the picnic table surrounded with wonderful home grown foods.
This time we had corn, potatoes and tomatoes out of our garden. What a treat. After spending time in the city, this is a break from the usual store bought produce. There is no comparison. Here are some pics to enjoy!
It's that time of year again where we travel to the wonderful and beautiful Door County! I tis always a special time with family.
One of the families favorite things to make on the grill is...you guessed it. Steak! WHat better way to enjoy it than out doors on the picnic table surrounded with wonderful home grown foods.
This time we had corn, potatoes and tomatoes out of our garden. What a treat. After spending time in the city, this is a break from the usual store bought produce. There is no comparison. Here are some pics to enjoy!
Sunday, July 15, 2012
Door County Vacation Fun Foods
Dear Readers,
We had a great time at our home in Door County. We love it there and the food that we made were wonderful as well. Here are some pics to enjoy!
We had a great time at our home in Door County. We love it there and the food that we made were wonderful as well. Here are some pics to enjoy!
Monday, June 25, 2012
Dal
Dear Readers,
I have wanted to make this for so long. Dal is a wonderful dish made from lentils, spices and you can add other ingredients to make it original.
Here is my recipe.
3 cups lentils + 6 cups water in crock pot on high for 3+ hours
Add:
chopped onions (2 large)
one can crushed tomatoes
one can black beans-drained
pepper
salt
turmeric
garlic powder
I also made rice in a rice cooker for the Dal to be put over. It turned out beautifully. I did not over spice things and the taste made me want to eat more. The protein in the lentils can not be beat!
You will love this dish.
Bon Appetit!
I have wanted to make this for so long. Dal is a wonderful dish made from lentils, spices and you can add other ingredients to make it original.
Here is my recipe.
3 cups lentils + 6 cups water in crock pot on high for 3+ hours
Add:
chopped onions (2 large)
one can crushed tomatoes
one can black beans-drained
pepper
salt
turmeric
garlic powder
I also made rice in a rice cooker for the Dal to be put over. It turned out beautifully. I did not over spice things and the taste made me want to eat more. The protein in the lentils can not be beat!
You will love this dish.
Bon Appetit!
Sunday, June 24, 2012
Updated New Year's Food List
Dear Readers,
I have had to opportunity to make a few things on my list. So, here is an update on the progress .....
Mushroom Ragout Sauce
Homemade Bread
Fettuccine Alfredo
Fried Potatoes
Roasted Herbed Potatoes
Dal
Waffles
Stuffed French Toast
Stuffed Cabbage Rolls
I have had to opportunity to make a few things on my list. So, here is an update on the progress .....
Here is my list for 2012:
Semolina gnocchi
Polenta
Potato Pancakes
Spice Cake Doughnuts
Blueberry Doughnuts
Raised Doughnuts
Monkey Bread
Orange Sorbet
Andoule
Stuffed Pork Tenderloin
Waldorf Salad
Large Stuffed Pasta Shells with a White Wine Garlic Sauce
Fig Filled cookies-Swedish recipe
Mashed Potato Cakes
Progress is slow. This month I made some waffles, stuffed cabbage rolls and dal. I will update soon on the dal.
Bon Appetit!
Sunday, June 17, 2012
Wednesday, June 13, 2012
New Cookbooks I am reading!
Dear Readers,
I have been checking a lot of new cookbooks out lately! They are wonderful to explore and read.
Here is a list of gems that I have been reading lately:
How to cook Everything: Mark Bittman
The Handmade Pantry: Alana Cheinila
The Complete Idiots Guide to Fermenting Foods: Wandeh Harmon
Pizza Award Winning Pies for The Home Kitchen: Pete Evans
The Fresh Egg Cookbook: Jennnifer Trana Thompson
Cindy's Supper Club: Cindy Pawleyn
Cupcake Cakes: Danielle Levy
The Ploughman's Lunch & The Misers Feast: Brian Yarvin
The Art of The Cookie: Shelly Kaldunski
You Can Trust a Skinny Cook: Allison Fishman
Hazen Family Favorites: Marcella Hazen
Martha's American Food: Martha Stewart
The Illustrated Step by Step Cook
What is on your current reading list? Any favorite new cookbooks you can not live without?
Bon Appetit!
Baked Appel
I have been checking a lot of new cookbooks out lately! They are wonderful to explore and read.
Here is a list of gems that I have been reading lately:
How to cook Everything: Mark Bittman
The Handmade Pantry: Alana Cheinila
The Complete Idiots Guide to Fermenting Foods: Wandeh Harmon
Pizza Award Winning Pies for The Home Kitchen: Pete Evans
The Fresh Egg Cookbook: Jennnifer Trana Thompson
Cindy's Supper Club: Cindy Pawleyn
Cupcake Cakes: Danielle Levy
The Ploughman's Lunch & The Misers Feast: Brian Yarvin
The Art of The Cookie: Shelly Kaldunski
You Can Trust a Skinny Cook: Allison Fishman
Hazen Family Favorites: Marcella Hazen
Martha's American Food: Martha Stewart
The Illustrated Step by Step Cook
What is on your current reading list? Any favorite new cookbooks you can not live without?
Bon Appetit!
Baked Appel
Sunday, June 10, 2012
Monday, June 4, 2012
Herbed Baked Potato
Dear Readers,
I had a little leftover baked potato.....what to do with it? I made the herbed baked potatoes that were on my New Years list.
Chopped baked potatoes (1/4 inch cubes)
Drizzle with olive oil
Add spices to taste (see photo for what I used)
Bake at 410 degrees for 18 minutes
Enjoy!!
These turned out wonderful. Please try them you will love them. May be for the 4th of July with hamburgers or brats!
I had a little leftover baked potato.....what to do with it? I made the herbed baked potatoes that were on my New Years list.
Chopped baked potatoes (1/4 inch cubes)
Drizzle with olive oil
Add spices to taste (see photo for what I used)
Bake at 410 degrees for 18 minutes
Enjoy!!
These turned out wonderful. Please try them you will love them. May be for the 4th of July with hamburgers or brats!
Bon Appetit!!
Sunday, June 3, 2012
Stuffed Cabbage Rolls
Dear Readers,
I have been wanting to make these for a long time. I just looked at the New Years list of foods and picked the rolls out to make. They are super easy, healthy and you will NOT miss the meat!
I soaked 5 kinds of beans overnight: black, pinto, kidney, white, butter.
Then the next morning I rinsed them and put them in the crock pot on high for about 6 hours.
During that time, I chopped an onion and steamed it with chopped spinach, cooked rice and steamed the cabbage leaves.
When I was ready to eat, I assembled the leaves with a layer of rice, a layer of spinach and onions then topped with beans. For spices, I just sprinkled a mix of spicy southwest mix and it was delicious!!
I have been wanting to make these for a long time. I just looked at the New Years list of foods and picked the rolls out to make. They are super easy, healthy and you will NOT miss the meat!
I soaked 5 kinds of beans overnight: black, pinto, kidney, white, butter.
Then the next morning I rinsed them and put them in the crock pot on high for about 6 hours.
During that time, I chopped an onion and steamed it with chopped spinach, cooked rice and steamed the cabbage leaves.
When I was ready to eat, I assembled the leaves with a layer of rice, a layer of spinach and onions then topped with beans. For spices, I just sprinkled a mix of spicy southwest mix and it was delicious!!
Bon Appetit!!!!
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