Easter is such a joyful time. It is a time of birth and renewal….in our hearts and on the farm. Baby lambs and budding flowers remind us of Jesus’ resurrection and the promise of our own. The centerpiece of our Easter celebration was church but the celebration was not complete without […]
Valentine’s Day is a great reason to pull out a recipe for a spectacular dessert. This one has it all: chocolate, whipped cream and strawberries. The bonus is that it goes together in minutes once the cake is baked. On the farm, cream fresh from the barn was always available […]
This focaccia bread is so good, Carson had to make sure he got every last crumb from the counter. No, he was not food deprived and yes, his mom does feed him…it’s just that good and he didn’t want to miss a bit. It a recipe Superbowl fans will get into also. […]
It was late. We were all tired. But as we walked through the cheese show room, Mallory could not help but adjust the cheeses as she went by, making sure they were all faced just so. It came from habit, she said. After all, making cheese has been a part […]
Peppercorns come in all colors and I just happen to have some pink ones. Their flavor blends perfect with my not so perfect sage that has been waiting to go into some spectacular creation. Someone asked me yesterday how I come up with recipe ideas. Well the truth is, I […]
Gingerbread houses can be as simple as a few graham crackers propped up with frosting and candy or as elaborate as little church with stained glass windows. Our family tradition of making a gingerbread house gets bigger and bigger with every new family member. Many years when the kids were young, they […]
Toss pecans with a touch of brown sugar, a sprinkling of cinnamon, an infusion of vanilla and a few zests of orange for a indescribable candied pecans for this salad. The dressing features blueberry pomegranate dressing. Salad greens can be baby field greens, spinach or a mixture of […]
My daughter Andria called in a state of confusion and said, “These macaron recipes make them sound like they are so hard. Is that true?” “Not at all. They are actually really simple.” “They have all kinds of rules!!! Which ones do I have to follow?” “Only a few of […]