spring seedlings
Late last week I had the opportunity to escape from the curse of this very long winter. I spent some time at the Crown Point Ecology Center in Bath, Ohio. Greg and I are CSA members this year, and I’m doing some volunteer work on the center’s marketing committee. I wanted to get some photographs…
happy birthday greg, or is it gerg?
Today is my amazing partner Greg’s 39th birthday. The photo above is the reason that I will no longer out-source the making of his birthday cake. Has something like this happened to you? I know there are entire web sites devoted to it. Describe your favorite “cake wreck” in the comments section.
cappuccino and white chocolate chip cookies
Joy the Baker, one of the very best cooking blogs, featured this recipe for Cappuccino and White Chocolate Chip Cookies last week. I didn’t waste much time in making them myself. And if I’m being honest, I think I may have found my new favorite cookie. Yes, I realize that I’ve said that before. I’m…
mini ginger-almond cheesecakes – everyday food challenge
The latest edition of Everyday Food Magazine is all about “Fast Food.” Not the drive-thru type, but the kind of great tasting food you can make at home in no time. To make things even more interesting, this was the first edition of the magazine available for the iPad. And let me tell you, the…
pasta salad with roasted broccoli – everyday food challenge
Something pretty amazing happens when you roast vegetables. I love roasting garlic, asparagus, potatoes and peppers. This was my first time roasting broccoli, and I’m a huge fan. The sweetness you get from the caramelization is a great flavor booster in this Pasta Salad with Roasted Broccoli from Everyday Food Magazine. Another one of the…
cherry pecan meringues – everyday food challenge
Happy Valentine’s Day. I have three presents for you today. As you know, all great things come in threes. First, this is the last recipe that will star dried cherries…for a while. Second, no more pink-tinged photo backdrops for the rest of the month. You’re welcome. Finally, a simple recipe for a not-so-bad-for-you sweet treat,…
chocolate-cherry clusters
Three ingredients, fifteen minutes prep time, an amazingly great snack: the Chocolate-Cherry Cluster. From the January/February 2011 issue of Everyday Food Magazine. Melt 10 ounces of bittersweet chocolate, mix in 3 cups of cornflakes that you’ve crushed slightly and half a cup of dried cherries until everything is covered in melted chocolate. Drop by heaping…
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