Monkey Butter

This was love at first taste. To be brief, this is tropical jam perfection. I love coconut. So, I’ve added a lot of shredded coconut to my jam. But, feel free to add coconut to your own taste.

Make this NOW! You won’t be sorry.

Psst… […]

Coconut Raisin Granola

Why would you ever buy granola? It’s the perfect kitchen sink recipe. Throw in all your favorite healthy treats. I love coconut. So, I go crazy with it. The whole thing whips up in about 2 minutes. It bakes up golden and delicious in exactly 20 minutes. Then, just let […]

Herb Topped Sourdough Loaf

Topped with Dill, Fennel, Marjoram, & Sea Salt

This blend of herbs mingled nicely with the sour dough. And, it filled the house with the most delicious scent of freshly baked sour dough bread.

Herb Topped Sourdough Loaf makes 1 loaf

June 10th, 2015 | Category: Bread, Favorite Ingredients, Food, From Scratch, Mostly Healthy, Recipe, Technique | Leave a comment

Peanut Banana Oat Dog Treats

Can you eat them too? Sure. But, they’re more than a little bit on the bland side.

Our dog is a spoiled little monster. She’s not a fan of any dog food. Left to her own devices, she’d choose to starve to death rather than […]

Adobong Manok Sa Tomato — Chicken Adobo With Tomato

So tender…

…tender, tangy and oh so tasty. But, the rich taste of the chicken shines through it all.

This is one of those dishes that we devoured until it was gone. And, requests for a repeat performance were immediately requested. I’ll be adding diced red […]

The First Day of Spring Is Right Around The Corner

Apricot Blossoms

They’re always the first to bloom in our back yard… maybe we need a cherry tree, too.

It’s a fleeting beauty.

Today, half of those petals carpet the floor and new blossoms take their place.

Roasted Broccoli With Garlic

A Gorgeous Broccoli Display At Our Local Whole Foods

I love broccoli. But, it takes a little bit of love to make it properly. You can’t just throw it in a pot of boiling water and forget about it. Well, actually, i suppose you can. But, you won’t […]

Pâté, Pickles, & Bavarian Style Mustard

Butter mellows the powerful flavor of the chicken livers and adds incredible richness to the dish. The key to this dish is to carefully cook the chicken livers. And, it’s best served at room temperature.

Chicken Liver Pâté

1 lb chicken livers 6 ounces butter, soft […]

Sweet Bavarian Style Mustard

This mustard makes a lovely companion for a crispy, buttered pretzel. Or, add a schemer to a roast beef sandwich on rustic German bread.

…or a cheese plate

…or a tray of grilled baguette slices, pickled veggies and pâté

Sweet Bavarian […]

Grainy Mustard

This mustard may be easily adapted to any taste. Use wine instead of vinegar, if you like. Or, add a mix of wine with a splash of vinegar. Or, if using wine, after the initial 8 hour soak add a splash of verjus. Then, add any additional herbs, spices or […]