Last week was intense (as you know if you follow me on Instagram). On Sunday evening I started not feeling well. I was generally tired and had a sore throat. I told Reuben to promise that he would stay home the next day, though I was only kidding. Surely I would be better by morning….
Maple Syrup
Russian Cream (Sour Cream Panna Cotta) with Vanilla Rhubarb Compote
The first time I had Russian Cream was almost four years ago. Reuben’s aunt had a celebration for all the years she had spent working as a cook at a Russian camp, and we were invited! Lucky us. I can’t recall many details of the menu (it was delicious!), but the dessert was certainly memorable….
Maple Candied Pecans
Some of my favorite snacks are a combo of sweet and salty. You don’t have to choose between the two. And because your palate doesn’t get overwhelmed by either flavor, you can eat more at a time. Which could be a bad thing, I guess… Candied pecans are ridiculously easy to make on the stove….
Hot Chocolate
{This post was originally published on February 1, 2011 on Cooking for Seven. This is a mighty fine cup of chocolate, my friends.} Yesterday, I had a completely new experience: homemade hot chocolate. Not the kind made with cocoa powder and sugar. No. The Kind made with REAL chocolate. Oh my. It was like drinking chocolate pudding; it…
Cinnamon Roll Cake with Maple Cream Cheese Frosting
This was originally published on August 1st, 2011 on Cooking for Seven. Some days, you just need a recipe that doesn’t call for fancy ingredients. You don’t have any specialty items on hand, but you still want to bake something utterly scrumptious. This cake definitely fits the bill. A soft, cinnamon-scented batter is filled with…
Maple and Onion Jam
This jam was delicious: a wonderful blend of savory and sweet. It’s great on toast, as a relish for meat, or on a grown-up grilled cheese sandwich. Mmhmm. For the grilled cheese I used bacon, butter, Havarti cheese, thinly sliced apple, and the onion jam. It was so very yummy. Check out my guest post on…
The Best Granola Recipe
I have been making this granola recipe for over five years. You know a recipe is gold when you keep going back to it after trying many others. Sure, it’s fun to try new recipes and flavors. But somehow I always return to this tried and true granola. It really can’t be beat for its…