This is the second time I have made these delicious Christmas Sugar Cookies with my dear friend Cindy. This recipe was her Mother-in-Law’s and is from The 1896 Boston Cooking School Cook Book by Fannie Merritt Farmer. They are so easy to make and fun to roll out with kids or friends for Christmas. This…
Jelly Turnovers
My Mom reminded me that she made Jelly Turnovers for my High School Graduation Party. How lucky was I to have homemade turnovers made instead of a cake? Mom filled them with apricot jam, you can use any jam that you like. This recipe is from my Great-Grandmother, Helga Foss Bjorge. Delicious with coffee, tea…
Madeleines
I just love Madeleines, they are so delicious with a cup of tea. I use grated lemon zest for some and orange zest for others, depending on what I am making to go with them. I used lemon zest for the Madeleines in the photo. I learned the trick is to put the buttered…
Thanksgiving Tablescape
This is our 2016 Thanksgiving tablescape at Mead Meadow. I created it using everything I already have, with the exception of the white and orange pumpkins. I love creating a new look, mixing the things I have collected over the years to create a unique setting. I will admit to you that my tablecloth is a…
Sausage Herb Stuffing
This Sausage Herb Stuffing is another recipe from Grandma Toots. I have it hand written in my book, there are no measurements, just ingredients. I taste tested these amounts and it tastes just like Grandma’s did. Isn’t it interesting how much the smells and the taste of food reminds us of our childhood? I chop…
No Cook Cranberry Orange Relish
I make this No Cook Cranberry Orange Relish for Thanksgiving every year, no matter where I am. It is fresh, and as tart as you want it to be (less sugar, more tart). The color is beautiful on the table and I like it so much better than the canned cranberry sauce, no offense…
Bolognese
Our family loves Bolognese! This is the perfect weeknight bolognese. You can serve it with any pasta of your choice or spaghetti squash or spiraled zucchini. It is really good with a caesar salad with baked croutons. I love to cook it in the oven, I think it enhances the flavors and it makes the whole…
Chocolate Toffee Crunch
Chocolate Toffee Crunch is so quick and easy to make. Keep these ingredients in your pantry so you can make them at a moments notice, as they are a great last minute hostess gift. Perfect on their own or crumbled on vanilla ice cream. You will be amazed at how quickly they…
Pork Chile Verde
The first time I made this was at our dear friends home in Connecticut. I have always loved chili. I like chicken chili. I like beef chili, and I really like this Pork Chile Verde. It is another one pot meal, that is really easy to make. It is so easy to put together,…
Scones with Cranberries and Orange Zest
They key to making scones puff up nicely lies in the butter. It’s ALL about the butter! Ideally, when you are working with the dough, you are on a cold surface and are able to work quickly enough so that the butter doesn’t start to melt. The minute you are done cutting, get them in the…