Since it is the season for EGGS thought I would share tips on the best way to make Hard Boiled and Soft Boiled Eggs. This tip came from my pottery artist friend Diane & “Cooking with Kids”: Easy to Peel Hard Boiled Eggs 1. Place a steamer basket in the bottom of a pot that you [...]
Maple Spiced Nuts 1/4 cup salted butter 1 pound mixed nuts 1/4 cup brown sugar 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper 1 teaspoon cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon salt 4 tablespoons maple syrup In a large skillet set over medium heat, melt butter and add the nuts. cook, stirring occasionally for 3-4 minutes until nuts are beginning to toast. [...]
I just learned a quick and easy way to separate eggs yolks from eggs whites….and it just takes a moment to do! Here are lots of photos showing the steps: First you need an egg, two plates, and an empty plastic water bottle, cap removed. Break the egg onto a plate (or mixing bowl). Take [...]
Haulin’ the tomato crop…….Shelby & Raymond shared photos of their garden delights. The heirloom tomatoes were grown from Turtle Creek Farm’s seeds. To go with this is one of my favorite Tomato recipes you will love! Tomato, Avocado & Feta Salad with Fig Vinaigrette Serves: 6 ¼ cup olive oil 1 teaspoon garlic powder Salt [...]
I had this yummy Tomato Jam served on toasted bread topped with egg, avacado, heirloom tomatoes, and arugula. It is sweet/tart/tangy!! Can be served on other sandwiches or meats. This recipe is quick and makes alot – I made three jars, one to keep and gave the others a gifts! (Since tomatoes are not [...]
Enjoy this cozy drink by the fireplace! Fran’s Red Velvet Hot Cocoa with Cream Cheese Whipped Cream 4 cups whole milk 1 dash water ¾ cup semi sweet chocolate chips ¼ cup sugar 1 teaspoon red food coloring 1 cup heavy whipping cream 2-4 tablespoons whipped cream cheese, room temp Make the whipped cream: In [...]
This is cousin Geri’s yummy and quick recipe! EGGNOG POUNDCAKE 1 (16-oz.) package pound cake mix 1 1/4 cups eggnog 2 large eggs 1/2 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract Preparation 1. Preheat oven to 350°. Beat all ingredients together at low speed with an electric mixer until blended. Increase speed to medium, [...]
Perfect way to welcome November . . . Wolfgang Puck’s Butternut Squash Soup 3 lbs butternut squash (peeled, seeded and cut into 3” cubes) 1 lb Idaho potatoes (peeled, cut into 3” cubes) 6 cloves of garlic 2 cups heavy cream 2 tablespoons brown sugar 1 tablespoon cinnamon 1 tablespoon curry powder In a stock [...]
Since everybody has lots of tomatoes this season, here is a tomato tart recipe that is quick and tastes great. Tomato-Basil Tart 1 unbaked Pie Crust 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese 5 tomatoes – (home grown or your favorite type) 1 cup fresh basil leaves, chopped 3 cloves garlic, minced 1/2 cup mayo ¼ [...]
It has been a busy morning in the coop – the girls are in and out of the nesting boxes laying eggs early this morning. That is Peeping Beauty (white one) heading in, Bessie (middle yellow one) seeing who is siting where. Just after I took this photo she took Betsy’s spot (top left) since [...]
Our strawberries this year are so yummy – I have been putting them on plain (Greek) yogurt with our Turtle Creek Farm Granola. It makes a ton, I mix it up and cook it in a tin-foil roasting pan. Wrapped up in bags with ribbons, it makes a great “healthy” gift! Turtle Creek Farm Granola [...]
Since we have eggs coming out the wazoo, I thought I might share two of our favorite egg recipes: Yummy Deviled Eggs 12 hard boiled eggs, shelled and cut in half the long way 1/3 cup mayonnaise 2 tablespoons Dijon or Country style mustard 2 -3 tablespoons of the brine (liquid) from a jar of capers [...]
Going to my friend Kim Nixon’s studio is always exciting – Kim is a fiber artist who designs and creates wool hooked rugs along with funky art furniture. Yesterday was an open studio day, where we get to see what she has been working on and each other’s projects. It’s a day filled with not only [...]
Emory’s first Easter at Cousin Geri & Joe’s Keeping with the peep theme – Joe’s Peep Mojitos Geri’s Peep Cupcakes…
For some reason I did not have any requests to make my Easter Jello Peep Salad again this year for the holiday buffet. Wonder why?? So I wanted to share the recipe anyway (and remind the family that Peeps keep forever…so the peep salad may appear again). Jello Peep Salad Jello – Large size any light [...]
For several years my friend Rusty and I exchange cookies and a small gift for our birthdays. We try out new recipes on each other…I tried these because of the quirky combination of ingredients….they are really, really good! We have been using this same white tin for quite some time. Orange Scrunchies – cookies! [...]
Such a rainy day calls for a good soup – This is the perfect tomato soup recipe from Cooks Illustrated—rich and robust flavor. Cream of Tomato Soup – Cooks Illustrated Magazine Makes 5 ½ cups, serves 4-6 2 – 28 oz. cans whole tomatoes packed in juice, reserve juice (or 2 cans of diced tomatoes) [...]
tn lottery These yummy Valentine cupcakes were made by Denise Marie (of the “Marie Club”). They were quick to do, using a white cake mix and strawberry jello (follow jello recipe and set aside). When the cupcakes come out of the oven, poke holes on the top and pour the jello mix in. This makes [...]
