In the car again, on the way back from the Boundary Waters Canoe Area. Our trip started cold and rainy, but the weather turned around for the last 36 hours. The clouds left and we were able to see the sun set over the lakes and then rise the next morning over the palisade on … [Read more...] about The Monday Menu: July 20, 2009
Traditional Cheesecake with Raspberry Sauce
In the car today, telling you about cheesecake on my laptop. We're on our way to the Boundary Waters, although I wish we were already there. Or at least to Duluth. Duluth is where this trip starts to get exciting. There's a lake to look at. Trees. Rock faces scattered … [Read more...] about Traditional Cheesecake with Raspberry Sauce
The Key to a Crumb Crust
I made my first cheesecake when I was 15. My grandma always made cheesecake for Sunday dinner. She would keep it hidden in the guest bedroom or downstairs on the coffee table, but I knew it was there, thick and baked, topped with cherries (always cherries) and with a perfect … [Read more...] about The Key to a Crumb Crust
The Monday Menu: July 13, 2009
We are leaving early Thursday morning for our family vacation up to the Boundary Waters Canoe Area. I've been going there since I was Kiwi's age, and I love being able to bring my kids and watching them experience everything. When I was little, we stayed in a small cabin out in … [Read more...] about The Monday Menu: July 13, 2009
The Goings On
I know, I've been somewhat absent lately. Not entirely, just more absent than I'd like to be. The truth is, I've been figuring it out. What is it that I have been figuring? I'm glad you asked. First, my wonderful, patient husband, after months of me begging and pleading, … [Read more...] about The Goings On
