Maple and blue cheese meet in a perfect pair, on a bed of greens and a sweet, maple-glazed steak. This happens to be my favorite "meal" salad, and it needs nothing else. It's sugaring season, when the sap in the maple trees is running, and while we do notice our maples in the … [Read more...] about Maple-Glazed Steak Salad with Blue Cheese
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Leek and Potato Gratin as We Bid Farewell to Winter
Today, the sun is shining. The icicles that adorned my house have all melted. The snow that covered my backyard? Well, it's still there, but the forecast says it won't be there forever, which is how I felt about it last week at this time. Yet the nights still dip below … [Read more...] about Leek and Potato Gratin as We Bid Farewell to Winter
Chicken Fried Rice: The How-To
Things have been a little crazy around here. I've been juggling one thing after another, starting up this and working on that. It's exciting, encouraging and hectic. And because of this added component as I try to fit a slice of life into my already … [Read more...] about Chicken Fried Rice: The How-To
Potato Leek Soup for Surviving Winter
My appetite changes with the season. In the winter I appreciate things that warm you up and keep you warm. Like soup. In the summer, soup takes a back seat to pasta salads, potato salads, slaws, grilled meats and fresh fruit. A warm cup of soup on a winter day makes the … [Read more...] about Potato Leek Soup for Surviving Winter
Baked Beans, the Basics
Disclaimer by Shaina: Yep, I saw them over here on PW, and I even told Ole that she blogged his recipe that he was working on. However, you're still getting them, and heck, maybe it'll help you with some of the measurement amounts. The following is a post by Ole, who made baked … [Read more...] about Baked Beans, the Basics
