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Marmalade Sticky Buns with Orange Bitters Frosting
Sticky buns are always so tempting at the cafe counter- gooey, dripping with brown sugar filling and sugar frosting. But, they are also an invitation for a sugar coma. As much as I love sweet, I usually want something a … Continue reading
Rosemary Potato Chips
Yesterday’s recipe for Cider Braised Short Ribs raised a question from a friend – how did you make those chips? It’s really quite easy. It’s not a healthy version by any means, but perfectly crispy chips are the reward. Using … Continue reading
Cider Braised Short Ribs
I don’t cook beef often. I grew up eating a lot of grizzly, burnt steak that has turned me (unfairly) against red meat. I do appreciate a nice piece of rare meat on occasion, though it’s something I like to … Continue reading
Brown Sugar Roast Pork with Apple Stuffing
I’ve been getting a lot of mileage out of my slow cooker this fall: chili, pulled pork, and several roasts. The slow cooker saves on my gas bill, and because I have a model with a built-in meat thermometer, it’s … Continue reading
Cider Beignets with Maple Sugar
A few months ago Boston was sponsoring a food truck contest; they would help the winning business with loans and other assistance. I daydreamed a bit, but didn’t submit an application. It was fun to create an imaginary menu — … Continue reading
Ain’t it Peachy
A few years ago, when I had just started canning, a neighbor passed on a recipe from the 1951 New York Times for brandied peaches. I make them every year, and they make a great gift, or a nice addition … Continue reading
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Dog Days of Summer, or how to eat more lavender
Somewhere around ’02 I was traveling the Balkans. I flew into Zagreb, Croatia, and out of Beograd, Serbia several weeks later. I followed a well-worn path through the towns of the Dalmatian Coast. Zadar and its white stone walls, the … Continue reading
Clafoutis with Canned Plums, Hold the Butter
Usually when I arrive at a dinner with desert in tow, I unveil some fruit tart or galette. My friends dive in, only to reluctantly ask, “how much butter?” I love a buttery pie crust. My default recipe is Alice … Continue reading
Garlic Scapes
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Return of the Farmer’s Market, and a summer Roast Chicken
Roast Chicken with herb butter and lemons, plus what to do with the leftovers! Continue reading