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Creamy No Bake Key Lime Pie
I will never get sick of Key Limes. Nope. Not ever. I’ve been discussing the recipe I recently posted for Traditional Key Lime Pie with my husband’s aunt. We talked about making one without the eggs, and therefore no cooking of the filling. I like that idea a lot. So I thought about what to […]
Pat-in-the-Pan Shortbread Crust
I hate–not abhor–making rolled pie crust. Not because I don’t love the flakiness of the final product, because I do. I hate the process. Ugh. Not a talent I possess. My mom’s Dutch Apple Pie recipe uses a pat-in-the-pan crust that is very good. So, why not for other pies? (I’d been wondering for years.) […]
How-To: Easy Rice Pilaf
Looking for a quick and easy side dish? I’ve got one for you. Awhile back, I was really in the mood for an easy pilaf–sort of like the kind I grew up eating out of a box, maybe from Rice-a-Roni. I thought about what I had on hand to make such a dish. And what […]
Making Spaetzle 101
What is this crazy gadget you ask? Why a spaezle maker, of course! When a good friend first introduced me to spaetzle 5 years ago, I thought I had died and gone to heaven. I’d heard of spaetzle, but I had no clue what it was. Her spaetzle was blanketed in a delicious, saucy Chicken […]
Favorite Things: Oilcloth
What is oilcloth? True oilcloth is made from woven natural cotton fibers that are treated with oil, usually linseed oil. This process makes oilcloth waterproof and stain resistant, which makes it a great material for tablecloths and aprons. I’ve found several online resources over the last few years that carry oilcloth. Probably my favorite is […]
Essential Knives For Any Kitchen
Someone asked me one time what my opinion was on buying knives. Now, I don’t have any official culinary training, but I do know what I like. Here’s my advice:(Feel free to share your opinions/advice in the comment section, as well.) You should spend the money and buy the best quality knives you can afford. […]
Polenta with Sausage and Peppers
To say I love polenta is an understatement. I hadn’t even tried it until I was dating my husband. We ate it in cubes under homemade chili. When I want to treat my husband, I make him some. And I don’t fool around with that stuff you buy in the supermarket–the tube polenta. It’s just […]
Mini-Beef Wellingtons
Well, I’m finally getting around to posting about our Valentine’s Dinner. I decided to make Mini-Beef Wellingtons after consulting my good friend, Allison, a much better cook than I. I had her instructions and confidence–I was ready! Our semi-romantic dinner was eaten in courses–not the kind you think. We ate more in phases as our […]
New Things
Hello, again! As I’ve been saying for a long time (are you sick of me yet?) I have been changing things around. Those changes are not limited to the look of the blog. Here’s some new things I will be adding to the repertoire: Posts about pretty things for the kitchenInspiring kitchensTipsProduct reviewsGuest posts by […]
Rich Lemon Ice Cream
Lemons have been on my mind lately. My birthday is coming up in a few weeks and I really get into planning what kind of cake and ice cream I want to make for myself. I’m kind of a geek about it actually. This year the theme is LEMON. Tart, yet slightly sweet lemon. I’m […]
