We’ve been making these in my family as long as I can remember. Even when Momma’s old cookie cutter was almost broken in half, we – but perhaps more kindly she – still managed to turn out dozens upon dozens of these intricate, almond-y cookies. Fast forward to the age of the internet and a… Read More A Christmas Tradition | Santa Cookies
I have, admittedly, had trouble baking bread. After a couple of missed attempts, I now tend towards simple recipes that are somewhat fail proof. I am grateful to Dave, my new friend who is quite the talented baker (and thinker, improver and eater) for offering me a lesson. So this past Saturday morning, he opened… Read More New Friends, New Endeavors | Baking Brioche
This is the last of them. I think. Well, there are still some in the freezer. But there were twenty pounds of them (just my portion). And this cake – maybe – is my favorite way to eat them. The cherries, that is. But I do love them pickled, too. I made this last night… Read More Sweet Bites | Sour Cream Cherry Pound Cake
It is a great pleasure to identify edible plants, trees and flowers to include in my culinary endeavors. Most recently I rang my neighbor’s doorbell to ask if he wouldn’t mind if I picked a few bowls of berries from his Juneberry tree (a.k.a., saskatoon, shadbush, sugar plum, service berry, et al) in return for… Read More Backyard Foraging | Juneberry Muffins
