A birthday visit to a neighbor results in a new recipe
My wife and I stopped by our neighbor’s house to wish her a happy birthday. Our timing was perfect – her French husband had baked a wonderful birthday creation for her, and we arrived at that moment when it was judged cool enough to eat! A big pot of coffee was put on (French roast, […]
Area experienced a rare total eclipse in April.
There can hardly be a person in New Hampshire who was unaware of the total solar eclipse that occurred on the afternoon of Monday, April 8, 2024! The sky dimmed, the temperature dropped, birds flew to take shelter, and millions of humans donned goofy glasses to stare skyward. Most folks today know that an eclipse […]
The perfect cake for a spring dessert
COCONUT LAYER CAKE Bake at 350, approximately 45 minutes (rotate at 30 minutes). 2 ¾ cup flour ½ tsp salt 1 tsp. baking powder 1 ¾ cup sugar ½ tsp. baking soda 1 cup butter 4 large eggs, separated 1 cup buttermilk 1 tsp. vanilla […]
Famous throughout France and Germany
I grew up in the Northeast of France, where winters are cold and snowy. This recipe is famous throughout France and Germany. It’s called Choucroute in France, Sauerkraut in Germany. When I make it for my family, I add a second jar of kraut. Ingredients: 2 lbs. baby back pork ribs (ours are from Huntoon […]
The perfect blend of taste and color
Cardamom Cream Cheese Linzer Cookies (from King Arthur Baking Co. ) Dough: ½ cup (92 g.) vegetable shortening 8 Tbsp. (113 g.) unsalted butter, softened 1 ½ cups (298 g.) sugar 4 oz. (113 g.) cream cheese, softened 1 large egg 1 tsp. vanilla extract ½ tsp. ground ginger ½ to 1 tsp. ground cardamom […]
This family favorite is easy to make
Coconut Macaroons 1 pkg (14 oz) flaked coconut (I used sweetened) 2/3 cup sugar 6 tablespoons flour ¼ teaspoon salt 4 egg whites (lightly beaten) 1 teaspoon almond extract 1 pkg (8 squares) Baker’s semi-sweet baking chocolate, melted (I used dark chocolate chips) Mix coconut, sugar, flour, and salt in a large bowl. Stir in […]