We invited our neighbors over for a "how to smoke barbecue ribs" session a while back. There's nothing like a lazy afternoon with your neighbors, sitting in the backyard as the baby back ribs smoke in the background. One of our favorite things about our neighborhood is … [Read more...] about Smoked Barbecue Ribs: The Movie
Recipes
Root Beer Floats with Vanilla Bean Gelato
When we embarked on the homemade ice cream path, the next obvious step was consumption of all the delicious gelatos and ice creams that were filling the freezer. First we ate bowls of vanilla bean gelato with mint leaves for garnish, we smooshed it between cookies, made shakes … [Read more...] about Root Beer Floats with Vanilla Bean Gelato
Vanilla Bean Gelato for Hot Summer Days
The high today is supposed to reach 90. It makes it hard to believe that just two weeks ago I was waiting for the overnight lows to stay above freezing before I put my seedlings in the ground. I am hot and sticky, and I am dreaming of the technology that is called central air. … [Read more...] about Vanilla Bean Gelato for Hot Summer Days
Gingered Banana Bread
The Saturday before Mother's Day I made banana bread out of necessity. I had, yet again, ignored the bananas. It's something I've done frequently in the past month. I can never figure out quite what it is. For months we eat bananas, running out long before our next planned … [Read more...] about Gingered Banana Bread
Grilled Artichokes and Easy Garlic Aioli
Spring marks the presence of fresh vegetables. You know, the kind that didn't grow in the ground. Artichokes, asparagus, spinach and ramps all start to make their appearance. And while Ole thinks it's cool to grill in the middle of winter, outside with several feet of snow and … [Read more...] about Grilled Artichokes and Easy Garlic Aioli
