Herb Topped Sourdough Loaf

Topped with Dill, Fennel, Marjoram, & Sea Salt

This blend of herbs mingled nicely with the sour dough. And, it filled the house with the most delicious scent of freshly baked sour dough bread.

Herb Topped Sourdough Loaf makes 1 loaf

June 10th, 2015 | Category: Bread, Favorite Ingredients, Food, From Scratch, Mostly Healthy, Recipe, Technique | Leave a comment

Peanut Banana Oat Dog Treats

Can you eat them too? Sure. But, they’re more than a little bit on the bland side.

Our dog is a spoiled little monster. She’s not a fan of any dog food. Left to her own devices, she’d choose to starve to death rather than […]

Peanut Banana Butter

This great little spread does it all. It can be a snack, a meal or a sweet. Just vary your portion to fit your hunger level. It’s great straight off the spoon, too. For a healthier treat, omit the sugar and add 1 tablespoon of honey (or no honey at […]

A Day At The Beach

Quiet Beach Days Are The Best

Cool, cloud free…

And, then, there’s the water.

…Just look at that water.

Too soon, we have to head back to reality. There’s unpacking to do. And, […]

Adobong Manok Sa Tomato — Chicken Adobo With Tomato

So tender…

…tender, tangy and oh so tasty. But, the rich taste of the chicken shines through it all.

This is one of those dishes that we devoured until it was gone. And, requests for a repeat performance were immediately requested. I’ll be adding diced red […]

Strawberry Peach Sangria

The last of the blossoms have fallen and the leaves are filling in beautifully. Don’t those vibrantly bright green leaves call to you and demand attention even with pollen in the air?

Get out there and enjoy!

April 13th, 2015 | Category: Breakfast, Cocktails & Libations, Favorite Ingredients, Food, From Scratch, Fruit, Recipe | Leave a comment

Raspberry & Cranberry Jam

It’s almost spring. That means it’s time to start cleaning out the freezer. As usual, there was a leftover bag of cranberries and a couple bags of frozen raspberries (I love a raspberry and mixed berry smoothies.) So, I tried combining the two. It’s a winning combination. From start to […]

Bee’s Knees & My Garden Prep

Springtime is right around the corner. It’s almost time to plant! In honor of the coming spring, here’s the perfect garden brunch cocktail. (Well, I think it’s a great one at least.) To keep this cocktail light and fresh, you’ll want to stick with a mildly floral gin. For this […]

Pâté, Pickles, & Bavarian Style Mustard

Butter mellows the powerful flavor of the chicken livers and adds incredible richness to the dish. The key to this dish is to carefully cook the chicken livers. And, it’s best served at room temperature.

Chicken Liver Pâté

1 lb chicken livers 6 ounces butter, soft […]

Sweet Bavarian Style Mustard

This mustard makes a lovely companion for a crispy, buttered pretzel. Or, add a schemer to a roast beef sandwich on rustic German bread.

…or a cheese plate

…or a tray of grilled baguette slices, pickled veggies and pâté

Sweet Bavarian […]