Scott has been selling hay to Brian, a beef farmer out by Seneca for years and years. It takes nine trips for Brian to haul all the hay to their farm, which is about 45 minutes away from us. It's a several day process, Brian has a lot of mouths to feed! Sadly, I’ve never … Continue reading Great Loss and Small Gain
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What life is really like on the farm!
Berry Bruchetta
This is my all time favorite. Anyone who knows me, knows I would leave this earth completely happy with any form of bruschetta as my last meal. This sweet version is incredible. It's creamy, crunchy, tangy, sweet. All the delicious adjectives you can think of! It also happens to be one of the first things … Continue reading Berry Bruchetta
Homemade Tropical Granola
I began selling this granola at the Atchison Farmer's market a few years ago. I began experimenting with it at home and thought it was too delicious not to share. Did it take off like gang-busters and conquer the world? Erm...maybe I should have put a little more effort into my business plan? Let's just … Continue reading Homemade Tropical Granola
Mexi-Tot Breakfast Casserole
This feeds a hungry crowd. I love the spicy kick in the pants it gives to a traditional brunch. You're going to need... A large assembly of tater tots (I think I counted 70+ one time?) 2 packages beef chorizo, cooked and drained (or 1 package country sausage, browned and drained) 8 eggs 1 cup … Continue reading Mexi-Tot Breakfast Casserole
Tall, Flakey, Sexy Biscuits!
Yields 6 biscuits. This recipe is easily doubled for a crowd. Preheat the oven to 450 degrees. Butter a pie pan, cast iron skillet, or baking sheet. Whisk together the dry ingredients (flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt). Work the cold butter in with a pastry cutter, fork, or pulse together in a food … Continue reading Tall, Flakey, Sexy Biscuits!
An Outsider’s Guide to the Colorado Ski Resorts
One of the (many) things I love about my husband is that he turned me onto the beauty of Colorado and the many pleasures it affords (I've been re-reading Pride and Prejudice, can you tell??). One of the best activities to do there is ski, of course. I've been going out with Scott for a … Continue reading An Outsider’s Guide to the Colorado Ski Resorts
Teach us to pray…
We filmed French Cafe at Home on Monday, and it was one of my faves! I looked forward to it almost as much as Croquet on the Lawn. I got to have my girlfriends over, and I love French food. So it was a beautiful combination of all my favorite things. And of course the … Continue reading Teach us to pray…
Seafood Chowder
If I lived on the east coast, Edgartown would be my place, I suspect. I also suspect I'd make this Seafood Chowder on a regular basis, and some chilly evening, some member of the Kennedy clan would happen to drop in and swoon over this little taste of the coast! And THEN they'd let me … Continue reading Seafood Chowder
Shortcut Cranberry Bars
These little squares of deliciousness were inspired by something I tried in heaven Williams Sonoma. I mean, buttery, tart and crunchy? I'm dead! The cranberry relish is a little something I came up with for Thanksgiving, so it can stand all on it's own! You will need: 1 yellow box cake mix, divided 8 melted … Continue reading Shortcut Cranberry Bars
Smoked Salmon Spread
Crostini is my life. It’s my faaaaaavorite thing to make and to eat. I think this is special enough for a holiday, just beautiful for Easter or Christmas. You will need: One 8 oz package of cream cheese, room temperature 3 oz of smoked salmon, with one hunk reserved to garnish the tops of your … Continue reading Smoked Salmon Spread