Things to do with Mint
If you are like many folks this Derby Day, you bought lots of mint. Then you ran out of bourbon! Or ice? Didn’t like the leaves in your cup? Got too into the race, commenting on the hats or chats … Continue reading →
Tag Archives: Dinner Vacations
Let there be haggis
It is Burn’s Night, time to make haggis! Not a sheep stomach in sight. Mine were made in a bain marie with bacon to keep them moist. Featuring pork, duck and beef liver mixed with oatmeal and spices. Served with … Continue reading →
German Christmas Market Food
Flammkucken, gluhwein, lebkucken, sausages of all sorts! Oh the food at Christmas markets in Germany was the best part of our trip last year. Now I’m home and once again feeling the holiday spirit, so I’m trying to recreate some … Continue reading →
Festival of Trees
Setting up my tree “Culinary Fantasy” at the Schenectady County Historical Society Museum http://schenectadyhistorical.org/museum/ This year I donated a tree to the Schenectady Festival of Trees. Four feet tall, and purple, it stands out in a room full of standard … Continue reading →
Thanksgiving the second
The family Thanksgiving, with well filled table. The menu: Roasted Turkey Ham with Pineapple Glaze Five types of cranberry sauces and relishes Purple Mashed Potatoes Scalloped Potatoes Two types of stuffing Two kinds of gravy Cumin Roasted Sweet Potatoes Green … Continue reading →
Thanksgiving the first
In my world there are at least two Thanksgiving days. The first one each year is typically for a social group I belong to. This is the Thanksgiving that I can cook what I like. It is done potluck style, … Continue reading →
Historical Cookies, part three
When I’m not busy cooking I am an avid reader. One of my favorite genres is travel history and/or food history. My husband got me several books by Michael Krondl, and I especially loved A Taste of Conquest. A brief … Continue reading →
Historical Cookies, part two
A family Christmas tradition has always been to bake and decorate dozens of cookies to distribute to friends before the holiday season arrives. The decorating fails, broken cookies and extra ones grace our family table Christmas Eve and get nibbled … Continue reading →
Historical Cookies, part one
November 1st is a bit early to start thinking of the holiday season, but I find I get so busy that the next two months just fly by. So I want to pull recipes and buy supplies now, so when … Continue reading →
I Love NY
Fall in Upstate NY is always my favorite time of year. Exceptionally busy, but fun! So far I have done several parties for end of summer or beginning of fall in the Adirondacks, a demo at the Schenectady Greenmarket, where … Continue reading →