Fruit & Nut Pilaf with Wild Rice

I've made this a couple of times recently to serve with lamb, and it goes with it very nicely. We've been eating a fair b…

Berry Mousse

Last summer I froze a whole bunch of berries as I usually do, and also as usual here it is not too far from strawberry season and…

Sweet Breakfast Buns

Really, these are hot cross buns, without the cross. Good-tempered buns, maybe. I was inspired by recipes found here , although y…

Rohkostsalat

Here's a version of a popular German salad, which is excellent for the late winter. It reminds me of a carrot salad I often …

Fruitabaga (Fruity Rutabaga)

This is a bit sweeter than most vegetable dishes I make, but what the heck. We had it with pork chops, and it went very well. Tur…

Boiled Ham with Cranberry Mustard

This was a beautiful piece of smoked ham from our meat CSA this year with Twin Creeks . I don't know how you will get anythin…

Cranberry, Orange & Chocolate Cheesecake Brownies

Look at all those luscious ingredients and ask yourself how these could be anything but delicious. And so they are... This is a h…

Steamed Sponge Cake with Fruit

I'm a little embarrassed to say that I still had 2 duck eggs from my trip to Stone Meadow Farm in my fridge... when was that…