If you were fortunate enough to have had a good crop of brussels sprouts last fall, you might still be enjoying them, in which case this Brussel Sprouts Colcannon would be a very good idea. That was not the case for us however. We had a sort of brussels sprouts famine, with no idea why. That part of the garden…
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Bourbon Pecan Pie – just the name sounds delicious, doesn’t it? But, first things first. If you were a reader of my old blog, you have certainly heard me lament about my inability to produce a pie crust what was both edible and presentable. Despite years of living next door to one of the world’s premier pie bakers – my…
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Aren’t clementines like the best thing ever? Peeling requires so little effort, and yet it reveals so much delicious juicy flavor. It’s hard to restrain yourself, and even buying a 5 pound box doesn’t seem to make them stick around for long. I had plans to work on this cake and twice, when I was ready to begin, the clementines…
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I am one of those strange people who actually likes winter. Up to a point anyway. I am disappointed if we don’t have a white Christmas, and I enjoy knowing that my gardens are all snug under a nice bed of snow in January and February. Here in Upstate NY though, it’s not unusual for winter to outstay it’s welcome…
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I spent the first 10 days of the new year at my sister and brother-in-laws house, because my sister had knee surgery and she needed a little help around the house during her recovery. I was glad that I was able to go lend a hand, and it was nice to get some extra time together, even if that time…
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