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Jeff and I did things a little differently this year for Thanksgiving; we went to two different "Friendsgivings." They were both a lot of fun, and we brought ice to the first and pumpkin pie to the second. Jeff handled the ice. And I called my mom the morning of Thanksgiving for pie advice. She …
Jeff and I frequent the Greensboro Curb Farmer's Market as often as we can. We will grab coffee, Jeff will grab a donut or two (hot, fresh, made with sweet potato batter) from Yeehaw Donuts, and I will often grab a morning glory muffin from my favorite, Amy's Bakery. Their muffins are made with bran and …
I love home-made granola; it is simple to make and much better (and less expensive) than store-bought versions. For this recipe, I kept the ingredients simple: old fashioned rolled oats, lots of unsweetened coconut, and real maple syrup. The maple syrup was gifted to us by our French-Canadian neighbors, and it is the best I have …
Jeff and I got married 358 days ago, which I only know because our first anniversary is next Sunday (YAY!). So, in honor of love and anniversaries and celebratory treats, I would like to share this "Best Butter Cookie Recipe," or in this case, "Alphabet Wedding Cookie Recipe," adapted from when I taught kids' cooking …
We are lucky enough to have a friend who is moving to North Carolina this fall. He visited last Sunday, and we spent the day eating tacos, walking around downtown, and playing arcade games. The night ended with grilling outside; the ideal way to relax in the waning evening heat. This post is less of …
A spiralizer creates "noodles" out of vegetables, like "zoodles," or zucchini noodles. I used to have a spiralizer, but it did not make the cut through multiple moves. With this recipe, I wanted to show that a similar result can be made with just a vegetable peeler, which transforms zucchini into a delicious vehicle for sauces. …
This is my first recipe in a few weeks since we have been busy! Jeff and I just returned from a lovely trip to Denver, where we visited with his family. Jeff has been holding down the blog fort, and I am very thankful for him. The four days away was just the refresh that …
You are in for a treat today! Leah’s a little busy right now, so I’ll be doing the Sunday recipe post. This also means I’m either writing about a staple from my bachelor days or about something I ate a lot growing up. This recipe falls into the latter category, therefore today is all about …
Continue reading Orange Pancakes with Blue Eggs and Bacon Recipe
My husband is an adventurous eater, but there is one vegetable that he doesn't like. When beets are mentioned, he shudders a little and recalls childhood stories about a grandfather who loved beets (and loved to share them). And so, when he wondered casually if I could cook beets in a way that he would …
Continue reading Barley Salad with Golden Beets and Rainbow Chard Recipe
I made this recipe for Jeff who needed softer foods after his oral surgery last week. I don't work with parsnips very often, but I thought their delicate carrot flavor would work well with cauliflower. I kept the recipe simple -- a dollop of plain yogurt, real butter, a little salt, and fresh pepper -- …
