Monthly Archives: September 2010
Hasselback New Potatoes
Remember playing with roly polies when you were younger? Are you now feeling nostalgic and yet, somehow, repulsed? I wish I could rename these roly poly potatoes. Or armadillo potatoes. They’re beautiful. Unfortunately, both times I’ve made these they’ve come … Continue reading
Brown Rice Pilaf with Edamame, Mint and Basil
Yummm….Rice….scratch that…BROWN rice…. Now I realize that brown rice doesn’t exactly have the best reputation. I think I can safely say that most people prefer to eat white rice over brown rice. Some people argue that they don’t like the … Continue reading
Peanut Butter & Banana Bread
My friend Liza has this foolproof recipe for banana bread. I asked her for, and misplaced, the recipe four or five times before I finally just included it in my family’s recipe collection. Whenever I see overripe bananas I think of … Continue reading
Pumpkin Soup and Sage Toast
In honor of the exceptionally chilly Labor Day weekend in the U. P. of Michigan (home sweet home), I’ve decided to post a soup recipe that will warm you up on the coldest of days (that sounds cheesy, I know). … Continue reading