Better Than Fruitcake Holiday Cake

Posted on December 15, 2015December 22, 2015 by linda

Everyone has an opinion about fruitcake. I’m in the “don’t care for it” camp. My version of fruitcake is not too sweet and not too fruity. I make this every year. “... Read More

Mom’s Potato Salad

Posted on March 3, 2014February 23, 2014 by linda

This is my favorite potato salad recipe. Don’t let the combination of pickle juice and mayo scare you, it’s actually quite good. For this recipe you’ll need: 3 pounds Yukon Gold po... Read More

Whiskey Sour

Posted on February 24, 2014February 23, 2014 by linda

A little sour, a little sweet, and a lot of whiskey. What’s not to like? For this recipe you’ll need: 2 ounces bourbon or rye whiskey (use something that’s good quality, but you don&... Read More

What Does the Fox Say?

Posted on February 21, 2014February 16, 2014 by linda

I’ve been singing this song all day. I’m working on a new red & white quilt. This is my first attempt at designing an applique quilt so I have my fingers crossed that it will turn ou... Read More

Gin and Tonic

Posted on February 17, 2014February 17, 2014 by linda

Gin and tonics are my favorite summer cocktail. The key to a good G & T is to use good quality tonic. The supermarket brands are blah and flat tonic is frankly gross. I suggest buying your ton... Read More

Lamb Curry

Posted on February 3, 2014February 9, 2014 by linda

I’ve stopped buying curry powders and pastes. I got tired of discovering 5-year-old half-used packages of curry paste at the back of my fridge. It’s pretty easy to make your own and (b... Read More

Vodka Martini

Posted on January 27, 2014February 13, 2014 by linda

Sometimes the classics are the best! The key to a great vodka martini is to make it really cold. Decent quality vodka helps too but you don’t have to break the bank. If you store your vodka ... Read More

Gin Martini

Posted on January 27, 2014January 25, 2014 by linda

You have to really like gin to like a gin martini. Cheap gin is terrible so don’t bother with this cocktail if you don’t want to splurge on the good stuff. For this recipe you’ll n... Read More

Soft Boiled Eggs

Posted on January 27, 2014January 24, 2014 by linda

Everyone has their own recipe for boiling eggs. This is mine borrowed from Cook’s Illustrated. Bring about 2″ of water to a rolling boil. Add eggs directly from the fridge. Cook for ... Read More

Classic Brownies

Posted on January 26, 2014January 20, 2014 by linda

These brownies are basically amazing. Plan ahead because you really do need to let them cool for a few hours before cutting them into squares. This is my go-to recipe when I need to bring a dessert so... Read More

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