Tag Archives: brunch

Lemon Poppy Seed Muffins

Posted on 01/31/2012 by

We’re still having all sorts of fun with our new/old kitchen scale and copy of Ratio. Just remember poppy seeds can get you in all sorts of trouble if you overindulge. Take it away Mr. Peterman. Lemon Poppy Seed Muffins … Continue reading →

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Venison Hash

Posted on 01/28/2012 by

After realizing how much we like venison, I can’t believe we didn’t think of this earlier. The red bell peppers add a nice hint of sweetness to offset the gamier flavor of the meat. Venison Hash 1 lb ground venison … Continue reading →

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Puffy Omelette

Posted on 01/15/2012 by

Katherine found this in her mother’s very old and battered cookbook which has long since lost its cover and most of the index. Most of the recipes are a little outdated, but this actually turned out very well. Any type … Continue reading →

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Peaches and cream pancakes

Posted on 01/07/2012 by

Sometimes you want a taste of summer in the dead of winter. We used a batch of peach amaretto jam to liven up these pancakes. If you’re using regular peach jam, consider adding 1/4 teaspoon almond extract. The pancake molds … Continue reading →

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Cranberry scones with rosewater syrup

Posted on 01/03/2012 by

By Katherine See that shiny glaze and the bit of scone that’s super moist? No it’s not undercooked, that’s the wonderfully tasty, and sticky, rosewater syrup. The syrup is adapted from Fati over at Fati’s Recipes. She’s used it on … Continue reading →

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Lazy Sunday fried eggs and ham

Posted on 01/01/2012 by

Brown a little ham and polenta in a frying pan, fry up an egg or two, stack ‘em all up and, mmmm….. This may also help soak up some of the previous night’s revelry.

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A smoked salmon extravaganza

Posted on 12/14/2011 by

Unless salmon is on sale and the smoker is fired up, we seldom have smoked salmon in the house. But after seeing a few delectable recipes starring the smoked fish on other blogs, like this beautiful tart at Camerahols/Food, Photography … Continue reading →

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Going bananas in Tennessee

Posted on 12/04/2011 by

By Katherine When I check into a hotel, I make a beeline for the coffee stash and dump the entire contents of the bin in my luggage, even the fake creamer. One never knows when fake creamer will come in … Continue reading →

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Cranberry sauce quick bread

Posted on 11/23/2011 by

Most people are too busy gobbling up turkey and stuffing on Thanksgiving to put much of a dent in the cranberry sauce. Here’s a great way to use up your leftovers. We used our raspberry cranberry sauce, but any variety … Continue reading →

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Baked grits with mushrooms and green onions

Posted on 10/21/2011 by

By Katherine We’re planning a quick trip to New Orleans for my birthday next month and one of the restaurants everyone says we should try is called Jacques-Imo’s Cafe. We’re more than game, I mean honestly smothered chicken, shrimp and … Continue reading →

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