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• Pheasant Confit for a Wintry Gathering

  

  I find so often with the slow, intentional labors of love, the pieces start to fall into place and exceed even my obsessive planning. This gathering centered... Read more

  Posted on 10 February 2019 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Gluten Free Dog Treats + Happy Groundhog Day 2019

  

  Though I didn't make the trip to Punxsutawney this year, I did celebrate Groundhog Day in spirit. Punxsutawney Phil can be a controversial character when he see... Read more

  Posted on 02 February 2019 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• 2018 Year in Review + A Big Announcement

  

  This time of year, I like to spend some time looking back at the whole year, to soak up the individual ingredients the calendar vigorously whisks into one... Read more

  Posted on 07 January 2019 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Champagne, Pork Chops & Presents: How We Christmas’d in 2018

  

  With each passing year, I try to whittle away at my perfectionism, or at least guide it to where it is best directed (remember? lower the expectations!).... Read more

  Posted on 28 December 2018 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Homemade Gifts for the Holidays

  

  Still have people on your shopping list? Skip the lines and try one of these homemade gifts for a more personalized holiday this year. There's homemade gifts fo... Read more

  Posted on 21 December 2018 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Whole Grain Linzer Cookies with Rye Flour & Lingonberry Jam

  

  Whenever I plan gatherings, I choose to invest more time in one (or at least I *try* to invest in only one) menu item. This winter, I had been craving the... Read more

  Posted on 20 December 2018 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Homemade Bitters: A DIY Holiday Gift for Cocktail Connoisseurs

  

  By definition, bitters are bitter and aromatic herbs and spice infusions in tinctures or spirits. You’re probably familiar with the bar staples: Peychaud’s and... Read more

  Posted on 19 December 2018 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Homemade Vanilla Extract: A DIY Gift Idea

  

  I'm choosing not to stress and to enjoy my final Christmas preparations. Homemade gifts are one of my defense mechanisms against the holiday hangups. Read more

  Posted on 17 December 2018 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Pumpkin Pecan Pie Aka Pumpcan Pie (Gluten Free)

  

  "I'm a genius," he proclaimed, then looked at me like a used car salesmen and an online guru in one. "Follow me on this. Pumpkin pie. Pecan Pie. Everybody... Read more

  Posted on 11 December 2018 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Gluten Free Whole Grain Pie Crust That Doesn’t Suck

  

  Pie guide after pie guide will tell you, with great emphasis, "do not overwork the dough," but where are all those pie guides when the liquid is spent, and the... Read more

  Posted on 10 December 2018 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Oven Baked Thanksgiving Leftovers Quesadillas

  

  There's no real specifics to these oven baked Thanksgiving Quesadillas. After the more intense Thanksgiving kitchen endeavors, these are all about ease. Follow... Read more

  Posted on 27 November 2018 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Holiday Sorghum Side Dish with Roasted Squash (Gluten Free)

  

  This beautiful holiday sorghum side dish will impress guests and/or hosts. Whole grain sorghum is gluten-free, so it’s a thoughtful gesture when serving a crowd. Read more

  Posted on 21 November 2018 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Big Batch Pumpkin Mac ‘n Cheese for Holiday Entertaining (Gluten Free Option)

  

  This Pumpkin Mac 'n Cheese boasts the coveted creamy comfort but with a fall twist. The pumpkin enhances the cheesiness, creamy texture and adds a Vitamin A... Read more

  Posted on 19 November 2018 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Curry Pumpkin Soup for a Fall Picnic (Gluten Free, Vegan Option)

  

  Pittsburgh's Washington's Landing is largely a quiet place with the occasional rower skimming the Allegheny River or a runner looping over the landscaped trail. Read more

  Posted on 14 November 2018 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Remembering The Tree of Life Synagogue Tragedy

  

  On the day of the Tree of Life Synagogue attack, I was styling a wedding. The severity of the situation began to hit as I tied a blue swag of fabric over a... Read more

  Posted on 07 November 2018 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• A Quick Trip to Lancaster, PA

  

  When I was younger, we frequently made the trip to Lancaster, PA to take in the regular gamut of touristy attractions. We were devoted fans of the wax museum,... Read more

  Posted on 24 October 2018 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• A Visit to Passenger Coffee in Lancaster, PA

  

  I was brainstorming ways to describe how much the Rustbelt Farmer and I value coffee. I could talk about our assortment of tools, or the way coffee has... Read more

  Posted on 16 October 2018 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Peach Sorghum Salad with Crispy Prosciutto (Gluten Free)

  

  This whole grain, gluten-free Peach Sorghum Salad combines crunchy sorghum with sweet peaches, a tangy bite of pickled veggies, cooling fresh dill and mint,... Read more

  Posted on 10 October 2018 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Cheers to the Weekend: Cold Brew Coffee Cocktail & Cake

  

  When it comes to coffee consumption, I lean toward the Lorelai Gilmore school of thought, ie: more, more, more! I like black coffee with a splash of cream in th... Read more

  Posted on 05 October 2018 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Deep Creek, Maryland: A Lake House Weekend

  

  As much as I love a summertime lake swim, there's something about the turn of the season, the grey skies, steady mist and the first need for a sweater. Read more

  Posted on 02 October 2018 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES