It's officially strawberry season in the Blue Ridge Mountains. Our farmers markets are full of fresh ruby-hued orbs and strawberry desserts adorn local restaurant dessert menus. This time of year my family can't seem to eat enough berries to satisfy; trips to the strawberry farm are part of daily … [Read more...]
Sometimes I like to make really naughty dishes like The Quintessential Chocolate Cake or Apple Cider Cinna-Knots. Other times I like to make naughty dishes even NAUGHTIER by dipping them in chocolate or covering them with cream... … [Read more...]
Addiction Cured~ Confession~ After I tried the apple cider donuts at Sky Top Orchard, I haven't been able to stop thinking about them! You may remember, the ones I mentioned in my Curried Apple Turnover post? I've been craving them for a couple weeks. To be a bit more accurate, I physically … [Read more...]
A Multi-Purpose Meal~ It's nice to find things that serve more than one purpose. Dryer sheets, for instance, are perfect for softening laundry, freshening stinky shoes and gently scenting the clothes in a packed suitcase. Coffee grounds...not only for your daily cup, but also for flavoring meat … [Read more...]
The Best Things In Life... Ginger Wheat Mulberry Muffins Last Saturday I woke up early. The plan was to head straight to the farmer's market...alone. It's fun to go with the family, but I usually try to leave before anyone else in my house is awake--so I can have a little me time and pursue the … [Read more...]
That Man Can Cook~ My husband is adorable. He is! It's amazing how a person's quirky little behaviors can develop into all the reasons you love them! Let me tell you about his kitchen habits. First of all, he says he LOVES to cook, then tags on, "But why would I do it, when YOU do it so much … [Read more...]
The Impromptu Brunch~ My husband is social...to put it mildly. Always on the phone, making plans, inviting people over. Rewind--inviting people over SHORT NOTICE. I've decided this is actually a good thing for me. Prone to being a bit of a hermit; if I hadn't married someone so … [Read more...]
I recently found out that my beloved college roommate started a food blog last month too! In college Laura was the most peaceful and patient person I knew. She was able to put up with my emotional rants and topsy-turvy life as I: planned a wedding, waited tables, played resident adviser, finished my … [Read more...]
