Creativity is Not a Hobby; it's a Way of Life!
In a bowl whisk together ½ cup applesauce, 1/3 cup EVOO, 2 T. vinegar (maple balsamic is lovely with this as is pear but something like tarragon or rosemary vinegar is good in this as well), 1 tsp. Dijon mustard, ¼ tsp. salt, and ¼ tsp. ground black pepper. This vinaigrette will keep in the […]
This apple spinach salad is so easy to make and can be varied according to what ingredients you have on hand. Make your own dressing or add some of your favorite bottled dressing. Simply toss one bag of baby spinach with 1 cup shredded carrot, 1 apple cored and sliced, and some Asian, balsamic, or […]
Place a slice of buttered bread buttered side down in a skillet. Whole grain breads, sunflower bread, raisin bread, and even a nice hearty sourdough can be very tasty with this sandwich! Place a piece of cheese on top of the bread (I used sharp old cheddar for added bite), some slices of Royal Gala […]
Ingredients: 8 cups sliced peeled apples (about 8) ¼ cup sugar 2 T. flour 1 tsp. cinnamon 2 eggs 1 cup milk grated rind of 1 lemon 1 tsp. vanilla Crumble: 2/3 cup rolled oats ½ cup packed brown sugar ¼ cup flour 2 tsp. cinnamon 3 T. butter, cubed Directions: Preheat oven […]
Yes this is a traditional recipe for Passover celebrations but it’s so delicious that why not serve it all year round? Ingredients: 4 large firm apples, peeled, cored, and finely chopped 2 cups finely chopped walnuts 2 tsp. white sugar 2 tsp. ground cinnamon 2 tsp. lemon zest (optional) ¼ cup sweet red wine or […]
Ingredients: 3 lbs. apples cored and quartered (the original recipe suggests McIntosh apples) 1 cup apple cider 1 tsp cinnamon red hot candies ¼ cup sugar 2 T. fresh lemon juice Pinch of salt Directions: In a large covered pot such as a Dutch oven, combine the first three ingredients. Bring this mixture to a […]
When I was little, I had the same Easter basket year after year. It was pretty, old fashioned looking and well, a tradition. Then one year I was at my sister’s house for Easter and of course, my basket wasn’t there. So, my sister made me a basket. You don’t know how big a deal […]
Aren’t these unicorn cookies just the cutest? They’re such a fun idea and really easy to make. The base of these cookies are Nutter Butters so even if you’re not a baker, you can make these adorable treats for your family. The unicorn craze is still going strong. I’ve always been a big fan of […]
Wow! Can you believe it’s the last week of March already? And being Monday, that means it’s time for another Why Don’t You. Inspired by one of my favorite blogs Brocante Home (who was in turn inspired by a feature in Harper’s Bazaar written by Diana Vreeland), Why Don’t You is a week’s worth of ideas for adding a […]
I have spring fever. Or something. Spring craving? I find it easier to get through the winter because it’s winter and I know what to expect from it, than I do from these days of will it feel like spring? Will winter have an encore? Sigh. All I know is, I’m yearning for some days […]
