Author Archives: CJ

Vegetable Risotto

  Summer brings in a beautiful bounty of fresh vegetables.  Today we are cooking a vegetable risotto with items we got out of the garden today.     2 green apples, cored and thinly sliced Freshly squeezed juice of a lemon 2 … Continue reading

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Seperating Eggs

Not good at separating eggs?  You can crack them into a funnel.  The whites will slip through while the yolks will remain whole in the funnel.   Share this:

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Molasses Drop Cookies

As a small child I remember working with my grandparents to make molasses.  During the winter, we would take molasses and blend it with butter to put over hot biscuits, but that is another story.  Below is my grandmother’s recipe … Continue reading

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Got Fresh Herbs You Need To Preserve?

Ever have some fresh herbs that you need to use quickly?  One way to preserve their flavor is to make a herb butter.   Let the butter soften, then add finely chopped herbs in any combination, about 2 to 4 tablespoons per … Continue reading

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Corn on the Cob with a twist

We love corn on the cob. When I bring home corn, I usually get a lot of ears and then cook it multiple times during the week.  If you love fresh corn during the summer, but want to give it a … Continue reading

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Grilled Nectarine Wraps

  I have a few leftover nectarines from the Raspberry Nectarine Pie.  Have you ever put a nectarine on the grill?  Grilling them brings out the sweetness.  This grilled nectarine wrap makes a great starter for any summer party. While the … Continue reading

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Quick Opening Flowers

During the winter I do not have enough fresh flowers in the garden for a party so I shop at the local flower market.  I like to buy my flowers unopened a few days in advance so I can control … Continue reading

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Quick Ripening of Fruits

Yesterday a friend of mine and I went Raspberry picking thinking we would get enough to finish our jam for the season.  Unfortunately the vines still had a majority of berries that still needed to ripen.  So for the berries … Continue reading

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Marinated Olives

Marinated olives make a great snack or a appetizer for your table.  An easy finger food, this recipe with its blend of flavors is easy and can be kept in the refrigerator for months.  The oil that they are marinated … Continue reading

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Venting Your Pie

Yes,  we really love pie.  There are pie vents to help funnel the steam and juice in your pie which will keep your oven cleaner.  If you do not have a pie vent you can cut 4 small slits in … Continue reading

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