I grew up on an old farm north of Boston. We had chickens, ducks, and a lot of fun. This post is about some memories of living the rural life in the 60s, but also a great recipe for cider braised pork. Why not give this simple recipe a try?
Tag: childhood memories
Black Bean and Sweet Potato Burgers and a 2 Year Old’s Run-In with a Hot Cherry Pepper
Looking for a really good veggie burger recipe with so much flavor you don’t even need to add ketchup or mustard? This is it, with some simple swap outs to make it vegan if you want!
Memories of Halloweens Past and a Wintery Halloween Walk
On Halloween we took a hike in Arlington at the Alewife Brook Reservation. In this post I reminisce about Halloweens past, and the beauty we discovered so close to home, and a snowy Halloween that is so different than those celebrations of days past.
Sunday Dinners and a Simple Roast Beef
An easy and delicious way to make roast beef. Brown it, pop it in the slowcooker and you’ve got a good 6 hours or so to do your thing! Whether it’s a sunday, a weekday or any day in between. And of course how could I not include memories from my own Sunday dinners with family back in the 60s
Crispy Pork with Char Siu Sauce and memories of ChinaTown
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.
Lemon Coconut Freezer Bars and A look Back at Monsters
Obviously I love lemon, and the combo of coconut and lemon just sounds like summer to me. So do frozen ice cream bars. This post is about memories of scary things when I was four, and the treat we had after a particularly funny scare – lemonade. Try this lemon inspired treat with your kids or make it as ice cubes to plop into an adult beverage with friends.
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!
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.
Fruit and Yogurt Bread and Making Bread at School
When I was young, childhood contained a mix of days, some good, some bad. But the day we made our own bread and butter was one of the best!
Saltwater Taffy and Toni Bennett
Have you ever had a taffy pull? It can be fun, and for me it brings back a lot of childhood memories.
