When the weather warms up just a little bit our family and friends take advantage of the patio as often as possible. There is the patio in the backyard with a fire pit on cooler evenings and the patio off the house for every dinner or small dinner parties and …
Recipe for a Campfire Crunch Burger. The campfire comes from the smoker chips that flavor the cheese crisp that goes on the burger.
It is that time of year, I dig through the back of the printer cabinet to unearth the packets of seeds that I start now. There is something so mystical and magical about starting a garden from seed. I understand that story of Jack and the Beanstalk so much more …
Every February we head to the Porches Inn and MassMoca for a little getaway. On the way home, we go through Vermont, choose an outing, and stop for lunch. Last year, we stopped for some Maple Syrup because sugaring started early that year so we lucked out. We visited the …
You’ll hear parents say, “I need a vacation from my vacation.”. It is not that we are ungrateful for vacations it is just that any shifts to our already stuffed weekly routines take a while to recover from. We need to catch up on laundry because we took time to …
The one time of year when my husband likes to lead the menu planning is in February when the big football game is on. So what’s on our menu? I have a lot of ideas that we will narrow down but here are some recipes I have lined up. I …
I was sent a few samples from St Pierre Bakery and although I love a local croissant, those are best enjoyed fresh with a coffee. For brunch for a crowd or even a Super Bowl spread, these mini croissants that come in a bag of a dozen or so (I …
Here are some of the dishes I’m craving right now. These are all things I have delved into lately. Mushrooms I love mushrooms all year but especially in the winter. The earthy umami flavour and toothsome texture of mushrooms are hearty, cozy and comforting. These are some gorgeous mushrooms from …
“You’re going to Concord, NH?” *blink blink* -long distant stare- was the reaction I got when I mentioned that Isabelle and I were going to a mother daughter weekend away. People talked about how Concord, NH was a little run down and not so pleasant. I’ve never been afraid of …
Candy without a candy thermometer? I was skeptical but willing to give it a try. They were actually that easy and delicious. Gluten Free Pecan Pralines Ingredients 1 1/2 cups of pecans, chopped slightly 1 cup brown sugar dark or light works ⅓ cups heavy cream ¼ cups butter, unsalted …
