The Western New York Winter has blown in early this season. I didn’t finish all of my fall chores. The hickory tree still has lots of leaves that won’t get raked. A handful of garden beds look unruly, but the wildlife will be thankful for the shelter and perchance some scrumptious vegetation to munch on […]
winter
Roasted Brussels Sprouts on the Stalk
During the season, Bruce and I gradually shift our shopping focus from local grocery stores to our own garden and the excellent farmer’s markets nearby. We’re fortunate to be surrounded by three such markets: Anderson’s Produce, Carlberg Farmstand, and Peterson’s. Last week at Anderson’s, they had Brussels sprouts on the stalk for $3.00. I couldn’t […]
Semlor
Semlor are Swedish Cream Buns which normally are served on Fat Tuesday. A sweet enriched flour flavored with Cardamom Seeds and stuffed with an Almond Filling. This was a recipe my family never made nor have I ever tried before. I’ve always wanted to but felt a little intimated. Since watching the British Bake Off […]
Heartfelt Brownies
The way to my family’s heart is chocolate and especially my grandfather’s heart. Saturday, I spent the morning baking away in the kitchen while Bruce tackled taxes in the office. I did use Bruce’s brownie recipe to create these sweet rich chocolate treats. I wish I was out in the greenhouse preparing seeds but it’s […]
Bouquets from Store Bought Roses
In my younger years, I had a hard fast rule. The rule was don’t buy me red roses to all my boyfriends. Bruce knows this rule and does very well buying me orchids and this year I know I’m getting Dahlia bulbs. Red roses are fine if that’s your thing. To me they’re so over […]