Today I roasted a Picnic Pork Shoulder and created my own Char Siu sauce, including making my own Hoisin Sauce and Five Spice Powder and it brought back memories of trips to Chinatown when I was young.
Category: travel
Curried Autumn Squash Soup and A Fall Day at the Beach
We revisited a park we went to back in 2010. Believe it or not, almost the exact same day 10 years later! And when we came home I made this curried squash and apple soup. Why not try it? And head to the island now that the plovers are done doing their thing~
Two birthdays, a Hot Air Balloon Ride and a Tropical Escape
This post includes my memories of hot air ballooning with my mom and the adventure starts while I was booking the trip! And a delicious pie based on a recipe for Atlantic Beach pie, but taking advantage of the happy combination of lemon, mango, and pineapple, with a dash of coconut thrown in! And yes, it’s a saltine crust, be brave!
Battle Road Hike and a delicious Lentil Stew for later!
Walking along the Battle Road Trail in Concord, and a filling and healthy lentil stew to make for a sunny autumn day
Blackstone River and Fields to Sing in!
We recently revisited Blackstone River and Canal Heritage State Park in Uxbridge, MA. After 10 years, it is still beautiful and a great place for family, friends and dogs to wander, enjoy the water, get some fresh air, and explore! I hope you agree.
Upstate New York, Wineries, and Lemony Garlic Shrimp Boil
We just came back from a trip to Upstate NY. Not only did we visit some great wineries, but it inspired me to make a delicious lemony garlic shrimp boil. The perfect summer celebration meal and so easy to make!
Odiorne Point State Park and the Best Blueberry Peach Crumble Ever!
Years ago we visited Odiorne Point State Park. We went back today to find that it’s even better than we remembered! And when we got home Beth and I baked a Blueberry Peach Crumble. The best ever! Looking for a new place to hike? Looking for a dessert perfect for all those berries you picked? This is it!
Lemon Blueberry Buttermilk Scones
We went blueberry picking at Parlee Farms and then I came home to create an amazing lemon blueberry scone recipe. Too bad it only makes twelve!
Moore State Park, still a great choice 10 years later
We revisited Moore State Park this weekend and although there was a lot of construction going on, and flowers were pretty much done, this park is always a beautiful, peaceful place to wander and connect with nature.
Lemon Beignets and New Orleans Then and Now
I’ve been to New Orleans twice, and hope to go again. This post includes my favorite restaurants, favorite memories and an amazing recipe for lemon filled beignets!
