I had a desire today to bake something special, not only for my Birthday but for everyone who is celebrating Birthday in July. This is an easily prepared dessert…
“Summer afternoon – summer afternoon; to me those have always been the two most beautiful worlds in the English language.” Henry James…
There can hardly be a more delightful way to start a summer lunch or al fresco dinner than with a refreshing chilled soup. Borscht from Young Beets is a healthy vegetarian soup, which just good served…
It is always a good idea to pop a bunch of corn when watching a movie with friends, the games or even all alone with your book. Adding some…
Nestled just 30 minutes by ferry southeast of Mount Desert Island, with superb views of the mountains of Acadia National Park, the five Cranberry Isles host a year-round community…
We took a week off and ventured in the Acadia Park, Maine, wandered in the rocky forest, as well enjoyed some ocean breeze and lakeside sunset. Small lobsters under…
Breakfast/ Fish & Seafood
Crêpes with three different fillings: Earthy Barley with Enoki Mushrooms, Potatoes with Mushroom Cream Sauce and Sauté Sesame Shrimp
A little history about crêpes from Culinaria FRANCE. “As well as eggs, butter, and milk, good quality crêpes require white wheat flour and sugar, both originally luxury items, so…
“There are as many good fish in the sea as ever came out of it” Red Snapper found all over the world. This fish has a firm texture and…
Anyone can make delicious jams and jellies. Even city dwellers. It’s easy and it’s fun. And when the winter solstice casts its gloomy shadow over your home, what could…
Nothing can compare with a homemade Vanilla Chocolate Chips Bars for bringing a touch of pleasure to a coffee break or tea-time.…
Soups/ Vegetable and Grain Soups
Cream of Rice Soup with Curry, Mushrooms, and Roasted Red Pepper Puree
You may substitute any fresh herb for a Parsley Sauce. Other dried mushrooms can also be used, but none will give the intensity of porcini. You will simply have…
MINT Symbol of Hospitality from The Spice Cookbook, 1964 “One of Ovid’s tales of godsend goddesses, written years ago, was inspired by mint-symbol of hospitality. Philemon and Baucis, man…
A Dissertation Upon Roast Pig by Charles Lamb (1775-1834)“Mankind,” says a Chinese manuscript, “for the first seventy-thousand ages ate their meat raw, clawing or biting it from the living…
The summer is here. Can you feel it, can you taste it? I am sure you can. I love summer food, so many colors, so many wonderful flavors. Summer…
The currants add a tart layer to this meaty pie. Cranberries can be used if currants are not available. Great recipe for the picnic. You can serve it hot…
BLUE-BELLS IN THE SHADE by Eliza Cook “The choicest buds in Flora’s train, let other fingers twine ; Let others snatch the damask rose, or wreath the eglantine. I’d…