I’m grumpy, sick of applying for jobs and probably not great to be around, so play nicely in this sandbox since the other one is full. I made cookies for the upcoming community feast for the homeless and dropped off my mitzvah of personal care supplies for the homeless. It’s my way of feeling better. …
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Friday Saturday Recipe Exchange: Chocolate Chocolate Chip Cookies
As predicted, yesterday was too, too crazy for a recipe thread. Trying tonight instead. It’s never too early to start thinking about holiday food trays, boxes, and bags. I have an entire section dedicated to making sweet and salty treats here. I had to go to a funeral and wanted to take something sweet. I …
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Friday Recipe Exchange: Kid Friendly Chili-Mac
Yummy photo from JeffreyW Had a busy day, part of which was taking the dogs to see their favorite person so she could trim their nails. So lucky to have found her: $5, plus tip per dog for nail trimming and they adore her. Then they got the treat of wandering around the local feed …
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Making Grape Jelly Using A Steam Juicer
Continuing on a theme this year, I made grape jelly in early October. Mid-summer, I sought Concord Grapes from local sources, knowing they would be ready in Fall. I waited for them to be at their peak, then had a lovely morning drive to Catoctin Mountain Orchard to buy a half bushel of lovely Blue Concords. …
Friday Recipe Exchange: Hearty Tomato Soup and Recipe Fails
JeffreyW’s tasty tomato soup and grilled cheese Since we witnessed a 70-degree temperature drop here yesterday, soup had to be on the menu. And since I have a counter full of ripe tomatoes, tomato soup sounded good. This is not your basic canned soup and grilled cheese. These recipes are tasty, hearty and easy to …
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Roasting, Cleaning and Freezing Chiles: Pueblo Hots
In late summer, a wonderful smell begins in Southern Colorado and New Mexico. Soon enough, parking lots everywhere are filled with folks selling fresh chiles and roasting them in rotating “barrels” over propane jets. The smell of the copious smoke clouds that puff up is incredible: a smoky, vegetal, clinging stench with lots of …
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Friday Recipe Exchange: Garden Fresh
Oh, boy, recipes two weeks in a row, we might be starting something here. I spent the afternoon taking care of some fresh veggies that had been sitting on my counter all week. I love this time of year, when the garden provides harvest every morning. But it is difficult to keep up. Today I …