The Annual Dilemna – Which Cookie to bring to the Cookie Exchange?

Holiday Baking:  what a wonderful holiday family tradition! When my boys were little, it was one of our favorite activities – baking and decorating holiday cookies together. I just loved having a huge display of colors, shapes and varieties on trays for friends and family who came to visit. In those days, I didn’t know about “exchanges” where you could make a lot of one kind and come home … Read more The Annual Dilemna – Which Cookie to bring to the Cookie Exchange?

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Don’t think you like Brussels Sprouts? Think again…

As a chef, one of my favorite things to do is to introduce (or re-introduce) people to ingredients. It is inspiring to hear, “I’ve seen those in the store before, but never knew what to do with them”, or “I never liked these before, but this is really delicious!” Well, wait until you try this Roasted Brussels Sprouts Salad with Crispy Shallots. It is sure to … Read more Don’t think you like Brussels Sprouts? Think again…

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Smooth and Subtle describes this delectable Carrot & Fennel Soup!

My Valentine’s feast needed a romantic, elegant soup to start the meal. With sweet orange carrots and fresh tasty fennel from my Talley Farms Fresh Harvest CSA box, I was stocked with the essentials for this smooth and subtle, purely delectable Carrot & Fennel Soup! The key to this soup is to slowly cook the vegetables to allow them to reach a deep rich flavor. You want … Read more Smooth and Subtle describes this delectable Carrot & Fennel Soup!

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A Jack Daniels Glaze Makes These Farm Fresh Carrots Sensational!

I am in love with the purple and orange carrots that I get from my Talley Farms CSA Box. Their flavor is outstanding, they are incredibly fresh tasting and their colors add a beautiful touch to everything I make with them. I’ve eaten them in soups, salads, savory dishes, desserts and now I made them in a fantastic sweet glazed side dish. It was quick and … Read more A Jack Daniels Glaze Makes These Farm Fresh Carrots Sensational!

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The Cutest, Most Scrumptious Apple Dessert Ever!

I found this recipe in a post on Facebook and couldn’t resist trying it. Much to my delight, the finished product turned out even better than how yummy and mouth-watering it looked in the photo. It is quite easy, although a bit time consuming – but worth the effort. I will also show you how to make it as a one  dish dessert, removing all of … Read more The Cutest, Most Scrumptious Apple Dessert Ever!

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The Galette, a blank canvas for your Masterpiece!

There are so many options for what to put in a galette, it is really a blank canvas for your masterpiece. You can make it savory or sweet or a combination of both. For today’s recipe, all it takes is making a simple dough, filling it with a selection of cheeses and topping it with your favorite vegetables. Finished off with a drizzle of olive … Read more The Galette, a blank canvas for your Masterpiece!

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Blackberry Scones from the Big Sur Bakery Cookbook

Fresh plump blackberries are the perfect fruit to create these delicious Blackberry Scones from the Big Sur Bakery Cookbook. I found an adapted version on one of my favorite food sites, The Kitchn. I altered them a bit more in the processing instructions and they came out wonderfully moist and lightly sweet. The trick to taking them to new heights, is to reheat them in a … Read more Blackberry Scones from the Big Sur Bakery Cookbook

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