It’s a black bear just outside my backdoor! Okay, I live in Alaska, and I expect to see wildlife(it was a moose in my backyard night before last). But I’m sorry, I just don’t like seeing a bear taking his … Continue reading →
Yesterday I worked out in the garden most of the day. I was tired and my back ached. I really didn’t feel like cooking. Since my husband was out of town, I decided to have a light dinner of one … Continue reading →
This week’s selection was Hazelnut and Grape Tart, from Dolce Italiano by Gina DePalma. I was intrigued to make this tart. I’ve not baked with grapes before, and I love hazelnuts, so I was ready to see what type of … Continue reading →
I had leftover dough from the Hazelnut Grape Tart and made a quick crostata for dessert. Rolled dough into a round, and filled with a great new conserve I just bought-Heritage Country Living Collection Fruit Market Peach Pecan Conserves. Then … Continue reading →
Last night I decided to make homemade pasta with porcini mushroom sauce for my husband. One of the things he loved while we were in Italy was eating all of the wonderful porcini mushroom dishes. Unfortunately, we can’t get fresh … Continue reading →
I came home tonight after flying to Fairbanks for the day for work. I was craving meat, which I rarely crave. I looked in the freezer, and found a package of thin steaks a friend had given me. I thought … Continue reading →
I have decided to join that group of people know as bloggers. I didn’t think that I would ever participate in this on-line endeavor, but then I joined a group known as the Sunday Slow Bakers. We choose a cookbook, … Continue reading →