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• Pie Crust Challenge: Taking Back My Homemade Pie Crust Mojo!

  

  Today is Day 3 of my personal pie crust challenge. It has been years since I  made a homemade pie crust  and I was beginning to accept that pie crust was... Read more

  Posted on 23 October 2015 FOOD & DRINK

• Fennel, Onion, Apple, Cheddar, Ham and Sage Quiche

  

  “Are you making another pie?”  The Farmer was letting his curiosity show with perhaps a little cautious optimism.  After yesterday’s spectacular pumpkin pie,... Read more

  Posted on 22 October 2015 FOOD & DRINK

• Homemade Pumpkin Pie

  

  It has been a long time since I have made homemade pie with homemade pie crust.  Sometime between college and raising four children I got into the habit of usin... Read more

  Posted on 21 October 2015 FOOD & DRINK

• Vanilla Pear Oatmeal Quick Bread

  

  What do you do when you have just one pear,  a big box of quick oats, and a container of vanilla Greek yogurt in the fridge?  Make this quick bread and enjoy... Read more

  Posted on 05 October 2015 FOOD & DRINK

• October Avocados: When Are They Ripe?

  

  If you have an avocado tree in your back yard,  you are probably wondering if it’s time to pick those beautiful avocados.  After all, they’re getting so big! Read more

  Posted on 03 October 2015 FOOD & DRINK

• Cocktails For Cougars and Cowgirls

  

  Here’s a great gift idea for girlfriends!  Cocktails for Cougars and Cowgirls: Simple and Delicious Recipes for Every Woman presents the prettiest and tastiest... Read more

  Posted on 18 September 2015 FOOD & DRINK

• Creamy Reed Avocado with Sausage Gravy

  

  Sausage gravy is often served on biscuits or chicken fried steak,  but I’m here to tell you that spicy sausage gravy is the perfect topping for creamy Reed... Read more

  Posted on 11 September 2015 FOOD & DRINK

• Zucchini and Ham with Mac ‘n Cheese: Simple and Extraordinary

  

  I enjoy walking in the woods here in Vermont. When I was a little girl, this part of the woods was just pasture, but over the years the trees have grown tall,... Read more

  Posted on 27 August 2015 FOOD & DRINK

• Vermont and a Floating Bridge

  

  A rainy day like today reminds me of board games, jigsaw puzzles, and crafts; reading a whole book ( or two) in one sitting; baking cookies or sewing a new... Read more

  Posted on 26 August 2015 FOOD & DRINK

• Peachy Sunrise Punch

  

  I am in love with this glass of peachy orange goodness.  And that splash of red on top?  It’s raspberry puree!  No need to add alcohol to this refreshing... Read more

  Posted on 31 July 2015 FOOD & DRINK

• Chicken Tamale Potato Salad with California Avocados

  

  Today I tried a new potato salad using Del Real Foods Chicken Tamales in Green Sauce. Remember when I made the Beef Tamale Pie with their Beef Tamales? Read more

  Posted on 14 July 2015 FOOD & DRINK

• Chicago! Eat Write Retreat 2015: VIP Luncheon with The Golden Door

  

  Isn’t this the cutest kitchen? A few weeks ago I was treated to lunch here, hosted by The Golden Door Resort and Spa, which is just a few miles from our ranch. Read more

  Posted on 12 July 2015 FOOD & DRINK

• What’s for Brunch? Crabcake-Stuffed Avocados with Poached Egg on English Muffin

  

  Here’s the perfect brunch for a lazy morning! I’ve seen avocados with eggs baked inside, but this avocado stuffed with crab cake has the best of both worlds:... Read more

  Posted on 24 June 2015 FOOD & DRINK

• An Adventure: From Vermont to the Hudson Valley

  

  Have you ever imagined spending a night all alone in very old house from the Revolutionary War era?  I had no idea that I would be the only guest at this... Read more

  Posted on 22 June 2015 FOOD & DRINK

• Pistachio-Crusted Purple Sweet Potato Patties with Blood Orange Marmalade

  

  Have you ever tried purple sweet potatoes?  I never had even heard of them until I visited the Vista, Ca. Farmers Market and saw several varieties of purple... Read more

  Posted on 12 June 2015 FOOD & DRINK

• Moroccan Spiced Crab, Corn, and Lentil Soup

  

  I have been having lots of fun coming up with ideas for recipes using the artisan food items I received recently from the famous health spa, The Golden Door. Read more

  Posted on 06 June 2015 FOOD & DRINK

• Golden Door Zazen Rice and Crabmeat Stuffed Mini-Peppers

  

  How about these pretty little peppers stuffed with rice and crabmeat, and topped with sharp cheddar cheese! The rice is not just any rice though. Read more

  Posted on 06 June 2015 FOOD & DRINK

• Mimi Avocado’s Potato Salad Adventure

  

  When I was growing up and learning to cook I knew only three kinds of potatoes. Baking potatoes,  boiling potatoes, and sweet potatoes. Read more

  Posted on 04 June 2015 FOOD & DRINK

• Is It May? Time for Camp Blogaway!

  

  Never heard of Camp Blogaway? It’s one of my favorite weekends of the whole year! Food bloggers and representatives from sponsoring brands come from miles away... Read more

  Posted on 26 May 2015 FOOD & DRINK

• Red, White, and Blue: Garlic Cheddar Crusted Scallops with Berry Slaw

  

  Here is an easy new recipe for scallops that I discovered last night. I think it’s the perfect treat for Memorial Day or Fourth of July, with all the red, white... Read more

  Posted on 20 May 2015 FOOD & DRINK