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Sauerbraten (Marinated Beef Roast with a Gingersnap Gravy)

October 2, 2016 by The Runaway Spoon 1 Comment

The first signs of fall are just beginning to show, so my mind turns to hearty, meaty meals with bold flavors, and this recipe fits the bill perfectly. Spiced, seasoned and slow cooked, it will make you house smell like autumn and it is a great weekend cooking project. It’s a warming and comforting Sunday night supper, or marinate during the week for a wonderful weekend feast. … [Read more...] about Sauerbraten (Marinated Beef Roast with a Gingersnap Gravy)

Wash Day Green Beans

July 15, 2012 by The Runaway Spoon 8 Comments

Wash day beans are an old tradition, one that has taken on many forms in many places. The story goes that laundry day was once a week, usually a Monday, back when doing the wash meant heating up vats of water on an old wood stove to dump in the wash tub, then scrubbing the clothes by hand on that old washboard.  The practical housewife was not likely to plan an elaborate meal … [Read more...] about Wash Day Green Beans

Nasturtium Butter and Nasturtium Vinegar

June 1, 2011 by The Runaway Spoon 4 Comments

I love edible flowers. They bring such color and whimsy to the table. I love them sprinkled on a good salad, and this year I even used honeysuckle to make a cordial. I usually plant a few marigolds for tossing with salads, and stick a few nasturtium seeds in the edge of the garden. This year I forgot to plant the nasturtiums, but as luck would have, the lovely blossoms are … [Read more...] about Nasturtium Butter and Nasturtium Vinegar

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