We inherited our rhubarb from my mother-in-law’s property. Lucky for us the bulbous root is prolific. Alongside my monthly pot of fresh strawberry rhubarb preserves, I’ve made a few wonderful desserts with it so far -most from Pinterest, natch. Here are a few more things I recommend you try: From A Run Away Spoon on […]
About two weeks ago, I arrived home to a large bunch of gorgeous, fuschia rhubarb delivered by a dear friend who knows of and shares in my love of rhubarb. Three cheers for door to door rhubarb deliveries. And as the cooking gods would have it, the lovely Alana over at Eating from the Ground […]
I love my steam canner. I find it so much easier to use then submerging Mason jars into large pots of boiling water. While searching the web for information on steam canning, I was surprised to find that there are some groups that suggest it isn’t adequate for preserving high acid foods. I find this […]
Well rhubarb has gone full circle in my kitchen: Traditional stewed rhubarb from the Fanny Farmer Cookbook, totally amazing rhubarb jam and a tangy, sweet rhubarb BBQ sauce. This recipe for compote is still on my list but rhubarb is on the wane so it might have to wait until next year. It is now time for […]
Last year, I saw this recipe on Chocolate & Zucchini, a lovely blog written by Clotilde Dusoulier. I made a mental note to try the recipe this year and WOW, what a fantastic recipe! Not a traditional recipe, she instructs the cook to let the rhubarb and sugar sit overnight. The resulting syrup is then […]
My family loves bubbles in drinks. We have grown extremely fond of our Soda Stream and as a result I’ve been making loads of concoctions. Before the advent of the Soda Stream we used the old faithful seltzer maker – and while it’s a bit more attractive, it’s not as convenient. Here are a few […]
At the end of today’s post is one of my most favorite Meatless Monday meals. The recipe for Roasted Onion Risotto was originally published in the 2009 May/June issue of Hannaford fresh magazine. Written by Adam Ried, this recipe of golden onions, peppery arugula and tender rice is perfect for a cool, fall evening. The […]
During the pantry/fridge clean out, I found myself with an extensive collection of jams. Between recipe development, splendid gifts and impulsive purchases, I had too much of a good thing. Did I mention that I am the only person in my home that consumes jam? Enter the jam bar, an easy, tasty treat that makes […]
"From Scratch?" BBQ Beef Ribs ready to go into the oven. Michael Pollan’s recent article, Out of the Kitchen and onto the Couch has got me in a lather. It is a long article, worth reading, especially if you work in the food biz. Its basic premise is that true cooking is archaic and that Americans prefer to […]
Pickle ball, croquet, an egg hunt, and sometimes snow. Yes, that is usually Easter in the Rockies. My in-laws always make it fun with lottery tickets and mini bottles of booze hidding with the eggs and chocolates! Everyone participates in the Easter Egg hunt. This year we made Diana proud even in the rainy, cold weather. […]
