Monthly Archives: June 2011
Refrigerator Potato Rolls
I just put the dough for refrigerator potato rolls in the refrigerator to rise. These are easy and flexible dinner rolls and the dough can be made in advance and kept in the refrigerator for 1-3 days. Try putting … Continue reading
Avoiding Beet Stains
Beets were coming in at the farm this weekend and I had just opened my last jar of pickled beets. I love beets, but hate the stains that they leave on your hands. You can stop the stains by … Continue reading
Basil Gimlet and Basil Syrup
So it is almost the weekend and while it is not officially summer until July 21st, the late days of Spring have delivered us some fresh basil and a Friday mood for a great cocktail. For those of you who … Continue reading
Chicken Kiev
Maybe this one is just a blast from the past for me, but I remember fashionable people in the 70s serving Chicken Kiev at dinner parties. Some research suggested that this dish was at it’s heyday in the late 60s … Continue reading
Half a Cup
Ever been working a recipe and find yourself without the proper size measuring cup on the counter? You can accurately measure 1/2 cup by using a 1 cup measuring cup and tilting it until the liquid touches the edge of … Continue reading
Glass Measuring Cups or Glasses Stuck Together
Do your glass measuring cups and glasses ever get stuck together and you are afraid that getting them apart will break them? Place ice in the top cup, then place the bottom cup/glass in warm tap water. The contrast in … Continue reading
Strawberry Pie
As I was driving over the grade this morning into the flat farmlands the wonderful smell of strawberries being harvested wafted into my car. I love fresh strawberries, so I am very lucky to be able to get them fresh … Continue reading
