Afew years ago, Tom was asked to speak to a group in Florida. While dining out during that trip, I was served chimichurri sauce alongside a steak. The sauce was a fabulous accompaniment to the …
Potato Salad
They say the way to a man’s heart is through his stomach. And while that may not be completely true, potato salad at my house makes a strong argument that it might be. Making homemade …
Vegetable Soup
There’s nothing like a bowl of soup to warm you up on a cold, winter day. Working from home like we do, I often prep the soup I’m serving for lunch, right after breakfast. Then …
Christmas Jam
Making jam is a summertime tradition. But last year my sister mentioned making Christmas Jam at the Holiday time to give as gifts. Never having heard of Christmas Jam, my interest was piqued. I quickly …
Pecan Spice Cookies
Temperatures inevitably turn crisp and chilly this time of year, trees lose their leaves, and we find ourselves drawn to the warm spices of Autumn, bringing a comfort to our senses as we exchange seasons. …
Harvest Loaf Bread
Pumpkin Spice season is here. The warm spices of fall baking are always welcome! And this bread with its combination of spices and the inclusion of pumpkin (or sweet potato, as I use), apples and …
Peanut Butter Ganache Bars
For not liking peanuts or peanut butter, my daughter (Eva) makes fabulous Peanut Butter Ganache Bars. She is also known for making peanut butter pie, but that’s for another day. Peanut butter and chocolate are …
Cherry Pie
What is the best thing to put in a pie? Your teeth. But some people think it’s cherries…including Tom, who just so happens to have a birthday this month and has been known to request …
Homemade Raspberry Jam
In the Pacific Northwest, I equated hot summer nights in July with making fresh berry jams. With the box fan in the back screen door, I spent hours over steaming hot pots, stirring down the …
Grilled Veggies
Warm, sunny weather and outdoor grilling go perfectly together. Whether sizzling up steaks, chicken, burgers, or spending hours smoking meats, there’s nothing like pulling meat hot off the grill, ready to join side dishes at …
Instant Pot Risotto
About a year ago my sister and I were talking , and she mentioned she likes to order risotto in a restaurant because she doesn’t make it at home. Same for me! I had a …
Grilled Cheese & Greens Sandwiches
I’ve always loved spinach, in any form. But finding a way my family thought it was palatable was another story. A number of years ago I started sautéing spinach with garlic, and that was a …