Category: memories

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A view of Winnekenni Castle in the snow

Visit a Castle, Skip the Flight – Limoncello and Candied Ginger Scones

In January we did a very cold walk at Winnekenni Castle in Haverhill. I would have loved a few of these spicy sweet Limoncello Candied Ginger Scones to eat on the drive home, that’s for sure.

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Simmering pot of soup

Turkey Soup with Lemon, Farro and White Beans – and Getting Published!

Writing to escape the pandemic has also meant a blog, cooking, hiking and lots of days spent thinking about my past. Today I submitted a piece about bread to an online magazine. But I’m also sharing stories of my father, bread, and a deliciously satisfying turkey soup recipe. Do you like avgolemono? Well, this is a heartier turkey version. Why not try it?

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Shot of finished roast turkey from above

An Inauguration Like None other – A Turkey Like None Other

As our way to celebrate the Inauguration (for some celebration for others a dismal day) we popped the champagne we’d bought for New Year’s and I roasted a turkey with citrus stuffing. This one is definitely a keeper recipe… and maybe be the perfect “summer” turkey if things keep going in the direction they are with the pandemic.

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