It’s summer time and that means plenty of fresh basil in my garden, which in turn means plenty of pesto in my fridge! Did you know you can freeze Pesto? I make a batch of pesto, then put tablespoon-size blobs … Continue reading
Oh boy, oh boy, oh boy…..we’re in trouble here. This is evidently a pretty popular recipe but I have never made it before. Just saw it online and knew it had to be made THIS AFTERNOON. It is now in … Continue reading
In the South, a holiday table always includes Sweet Potato Casserole. Although I am not a native southerner, this treat has really grown on me! Of course, anything topped with brown sugar, butter and pecans must taste good. Some people … Continue reading
Okay, I’ll admit it. As you know, we do a dessert spread every night and there are nights I just can’t think of something …shall we say “exciting” to bake. I did just have one of those nights and pulled … Continue reading
True confession here. I love sweets and all my life I’ve loved to make desserts that are stirred in a bowl and then plopped into a pan. Easy AND sweet. So these butterscotch brownies have been in my repertoire for … Continue reading
Remember dinner clubs? They were quite popular in St. Louis (my home town) in the 70s and 80s, and a terrific way for great friends to gather and share the workload of fixing dinner. And, oh my, the fun we … Continue reading
In 1997 , when an Inn was literally a thought, my former husband and I traveled to Brewster Cape Cod to take a class to determine if we had what it took to be an … Continue reading
I confess to being an apple addict. I LOVE apples in any form. Nothing beats a homemade chunky applesauce, except perhaps the new crop of apples straight off the tree in the fall. But, when it comes to cooking with … Continue reading
Although fresh plums often taste a bit tart when eaten fresh, this recipe for baked plums definitely solves that problem! This plum dish was created at Lookout Point as a breakfast appetizer, however, it certainly works well as a tasty … Continue reading
This cake is a favorite. I mean really a favorite. Every single time we make this for the sideboard, guests ask for the recipe. It is full of sweet or tart apples and covered in this incredible caramel glaze. Folks … Continue reading