This morning, JR caught me glancing out the kitchen window at him as he returned to the house, having finished shoveling a path to the barn, then to the cars, then down the driveway for the – ahhh, one thousandth time this year. Okay, fine. You’re right. One thousand shovel-outs are not possible, as winter… Continue Reading
Category Archives: Recipes
Turkey-Squash Chili
There was, I must admit, a bit of a shock and disbelief for us after the Patriots lost to the Jets in the NFL playoffs this year. We’re big football fans here, and both remember when the Patriots weren’t reviled around the country for being a dominant team. No, no. Not reviled in the least.… Continue Reading
Polenta-stuffed Portabella Mushrooms with Pancetta and Tomato Sauce
During a recent family dinner at my brother and sister-in-law’s house, my sister served up a batch of very substantial stuffed portabella mushrooms with red lentils and red quinoa. And at Christmas, my mother served baby bella mushrooms with a roasted red pepper sauce, which got me to thinking about what my dream stuffed portabella… Continue Reading
Egg Nog-Hazelnut Cupcakes with Nutella Buttercream Frosting
So perhaps shopping for gifts is now out of the question, what with just a handful of shopping days to go. If that’s the case, I strongly suggest that you make these cupcakes, as they surely count as a gift. PrintEgg Nog-Hazelnut Cupcakes with Nutella Buttercream Frosting Yield: Makes 12 cupcakes (with a little leftover… Continue Reading
That Honey-Thyme Beet Soup I Was Telling You About
Oh yeah. Remember that? Things have been a little busy around here with the holiday, and book signings, and all, but I haven’t forgotten this beet soup. In fact, I made it again this past weekend, and I love it even more than I did a month ago. Has it been that long? Sheesh. I… Continue Reading