About the time my family went camping near DC and ended up watching an amazing fireworks show AND how to make delicious potato salad and blueberry shortcake!
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Lemon Thyme Ice Cream and the Bravest Kids
On this quiet 4th of July I remember instances of bravery and a special ice cream to celebrate them all!
A Yankee Doodle Dandy and Sauteed Cousa Squash with Garlic Scapes
Looking for a simple squash recipe, that’s just a bit special? Try this one with garlic scapes and cousa squash from our local farm stand. And enjoy reading about a few of the skeletons in my closet.
Lavender Lemon Cookies and a Trip to Gore Place
I love lavender, and I love lemon. The two combined flavors in these cookies make them irresistable. And they reminded me of a trip to Gore Place and a treasured book I bought that’s now a collectible item.
Lemon and Herb Pickled Cabbage and Great Brook Farm and State Park
I love cabbage and I love pickles. What better combination that pickled cabbage? And a reminiscence of our trip to Great Brook Park, when we went back this morning for a COVID-19 version of the same trip!
Parmesan Roasted Cauliflower, and a forgotten favorite hike – Stony Brook
Looking for a simple side dish that’s healthy and easy to customize to your family’s taste? Try this recipe for roasted cauliflower. And my recommendation for a dog-friendly, family friendly hike in Westford, MA
Peshwari Naan and Simple Things My Father Taught Me
If you like Indian food, you will love this naan recipe. Simple ingredients, just a few steps (including allowing the dough to rise) and you have a bread perfect for spicy food, or perfect for dessert! You decide. And some lessons from my father in honor of today, Father’s Day.
Golden Milk Ice Cream and Ice Cream Memories
If you’re making ice cream, why not make it special? Why not try Golden Milk for a new flavor that brings a bit of heat and a bit of holiday comfort? Sharing my recipe and my memories of ice cream.
How Dry Dal made social studies come to life!
Did you like history in school? I didn’t. But eventually I found a teacher that got how my brain worked and I learned more about history because she got us involved and making Indian Food – Dry Dal!
What’s a tea party without sugar?
Want to make every day tea or coffee something special? Try my DIY sugar cubes. The perfect addition to afternoon tea, or evening cocktails! You can even dress up a glass of champagne or a glass of brandy.
