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Rhubarb Crisp

Rhubarb Crisp

 Last weekend, after harvesting our first batch of rhubarb for the year, I promptly brought it inside, chopped it up and turned it into a delicious snack/dessert inspired by this recipe!  I'm not sure if it was just the excitement of our first harvest, but this simple crisp was absolutely delicious! We didn't have any fresh berries on hand (our…
May 21, 2013
Beet & Goat Cheese Hummus

Beet & Goat Cheese Hummus

A few days ago I came across what looked like the most delicious recipe for Beet and Goat Cheese Hummus while perusing A Beautiful Mess and knew I had to make it!  With a few small tweaks (I roasted the beets in coconut oil and added lime juice instead of lemon), I used our fresh goats milk to make some cheese,…
April 11, 2013
Oatmeal Cookies

Oatmeal Cookies

My Maternal Great Grandpa was a baker, though I don't have a single recipe that belonged to him.  There may be one (or 100) of Dutch's recipes stashed away in a cardboard box in the garage of one of my relatives, but if they do exist, chances are I will never have the opportunity to read them, let alone bake…
February 24, 2013
Turkey Stew (AKA Leftover Heaven)

Turkey Stew (AKA Leftover Heaven)

If you celebrated Thanksgiving two days ago and are anything like me, you're probably tired of all the leftover potatoes and turkey and such!  We even tried to plan better this year and cook less than last year...but alas...we still have leftovers!   It's OK, though, because one of my favorite stews ever is best made using leftover turkey and…
November 24, 2012
Brie, Bees and Baguettes

Brie, Bees and Baguettes

I have found my new favorite snack!!! Brie, bees and baguettes!  OK, maybe not bees, but that delicious golden stuff they produce ;-)While in Milwaukee over last weekend visiting my very best friend, we stopped in this little restaurant and had some apps and wine.  The app was so good, we went out the next day and bought all the…
November 1, 2012
Pickled Rhubarb

Pickled Rhubarb

After making several batches of rhubarb jam earlier this summer, I was kind of at a loss as to what else to make with our last harvest of rhubarb.  So, I asked Tool Lady to find something that looked good to her and she did! Pickled rhubarb?  Who knew?  Well, I am very excited about this recipe!  The brine tasted…
August 29, 2012