Spring is here–well,more or less! Snowdrop flowers are popping up in my woodland garden, temperatures are veering into sweater weather—and I’m working on finishing up the remains of last summer’s vegetables! Which…
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Do you have a recipe or two that’s good in a pinch? Maybe something that uses simple ingredients. Or that that rounds out dinner (when you’re out of everything). How…
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‘Tis the season for all things pumpkin. And since one of my favorite anytime treats is scones, I decided to convert them to pecan pumpkin scones. Are you intimidated by…
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My doctor told me to eat dark chocolate. Daily. Like a prescription. Gotta love that in a doctor! I guess that makes these chocolate covered cherry muffins just what the…
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Scones are one of my very favorite breakfasts. Also a beloved snack with tea! So when I got a (20 lb) case of fresh sweet cherries, I set my sights…
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I love mornings–especially during the holidays. And waking up to a sparkling Christmas tree calls for a special breakfast. Cocoa and coffee for warmth. Sizzling bacon or sausage. A tray…
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Can you think of a better excuse for (multiple) desserts than a holiday brunch? I can’t. But after making (somewhat indulgent) mini mocha cheesecakes for Mother’s Day, I decided I…
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Can I blame Martha Stewart for my diet failures? After all it was her PBS show that got me thinking about plum muffins. In the end I converted her recipe…
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Did you spend this Christmas season as behind as I did? Between everyone getting sick (some of us twice!), recipe failures, a big pre-Christmas party, and my daughter’s long run…
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Thanksgiving and the harvest season have just passed–which means that most American refrigerators and cupboards are full. Do you have an abundance of leftover cranberry sauce? A bonanza of canned…
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