Becky and I are baking together again. This month we’re sharing Scandinavian holiday recipes. Becky is Swedish and I am 1/4 Norwegian. And proud of it! My maternal grandfather was full Norwegian. His father was in immigrant from Karmøy, a small island southwest of Haugesand. We were lucky to be able to visit Norway, including […]
Cranberry-Almond Pumpkin Bread with Maple Glaze
Some of my fondest childhood memories are attached to things my mother made me for breakfast. She made really good banana bread. I liked it sliced, cold, smeared with butter and cut into tiny cubes. She always used a steak knife and it left little even ridges along the butter as she spread it. The […]
Leek and Root Vegetable Gratin
Thanksgiving is over and I will breathe a huge sigh of relief when I’ve finally finished the dishes. I didn’t quite get to all of the side dishes I wanted to make. Instead I’ll make them throughout the next week or so. I have all of the ingredients after all. I started first with this […]
Gluten-Free Thanksgiving Desserts
Three days until Turkey Day! I’m hosting my husband’s family this year. They don’t know it yet, but I’m doing a gluten-free menu. I think they’ll love it. I’ve been experimenting with my recipes to get everything just right. The one thing I haven’t decided on yet is dessert. My mother-in-law is bringing a big […]
Kale, Dried Porcini Mushroom and Pine Nut Stuffing Recipe
I promised you recipes for Thanksgiving and I’m going to make good on that promise! First up, a tasty Kale, Dried Porcini and Pine Nut Stuffing recipe that I think you’ll love. I started saving bread for stuffing months ago. I don’t like to use fluffy white or faux-wheat bread that come in long, square […]
Utah Valley Magazine Feature: Traditional Cassoulet
A few weeks ago I received an e-mail asking if I would like to create a holiday recipe for the Nov/December 2012 issue of Utah Valley Magazine. I would be teaming up with a few other foodies in Utah County to create a holiday menu. It was a lot of fun to see our different […]
Cider-Mustard Glazed Roasted Root Vegetables
We’ve entered my favorite time of year. Halloween is over. Let the Thanksgiving baking, roasting, cooking begin! Over the next few weeks I’ll be sharing some great recipes to help get you in the mood for the holiday season. I confess I’m boring. I really love roasted veggies. So much, in fact, that I hardly […]
Tips for Making the Most of Local Food When You Travel
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