The holidays are here, and that means lots of eating, and lots of shopping. I am not a big wander-around-the-mall type, or a fight-your-way-through-the-sales fan, but I do love picking out gifts for the special people in my life. And I am told that I am pretty good at it, too. A little sofa surfing is my ideal form of holiday shopping, so I thought I’d share some of my … [Read more...] about Festive Favorites 2010
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Thanksgiving Recipe Round-Up
With Thanksgiving just around the corner, I thought I’d round up some Runaway recipes to help you plan your celebration, whether you are hosting the feast at home, or taking a dish along to family or friends. Just click on the highlighted titles for the recipe. If you need some nibbles while everyone is waiting for the main event, don’t go overboard – there’s plenty of food … [Read more...] about Thanksgiving Recipe Round-Up
Pasta Butter Balls
One lazy evening, on a desperate-for-dinner freezer scrounge, I came across a half used log of frozen herbed butter – a beurre composée if you will. I like to make these with the summer glut of herbs and roll them into waxed paper wrapped logs. This butter has myriad uses, but I mostly use it for grilling. When you have a really good piece of meat, simply grilled, it doesn’t … [Read more...] about Pasta Butter Balls
Toasted Corn and Bacon Muffins
A good corn muffin is a thing of beauty. The perfect accompaniment to a bowl of soup or a supper salad, and so comforting passed around the table in a basket while still warm. Slather on a little butter, and you’ve got a bite of heaven, my friend. These tender corn muffins have the added attraction of crispy bacon and intense, chewy fresh corn kernels. The tang of buttermilk … [Read more...] about Toasted Corn and Bacon Muffins
Fun Summer Finds
So now that summer has well and truly begun, I thought I would share with you some of my favorite finds for the perfect summer – in and out of the kitchen. These are just some ideas about personal favorites – no one has asked me to promote any products. Nothing says summer quite like ice cream, so I highly recommend a simple ice cream maker. I have this Cuisinart version … [Read more...] about Fun Summer Finds
