I have a little bit of Irish in my background, but I’ve never done a very good job celebrating St. Patrick’s Day aside from wearing a bit o’ green. But after years of experimenting, I’ve finally landed on a winner: a truly delicious and mishmashed celebration of Irish food. Continue reading “St. Patrick’s Potpie”
Trick or Treat Ice Cream
Are you just sitting there with all that leftover Halloween candy? Here’s a way to put it to good use. Continue reading “Trick or Treat Ice Cream”
The best crunchy granola bars
May I share with you the best crunchy granola bar recipe ever? Continue reading “The best crunchy granola bars”
Finding rest in everyday chores (and a watermelon salad recipe)
This past Sunday, I gave a short reflection at our church about the ways I find spiritual rest in everyday chores…and I made a watermelon salad at the same time. It was fun and I succeeded in not slicing my finger while talking to my church family. Continue reading “Finding rest in everyday chores (and a watermelon salad recipe)”
Ice cream therapy
Everyone is healthy around here now — and I am so grateful! — but I cannot let this season of illness pass without letting you in on the secret of my sanity in times of trouble. Continue reading “Ice cream therapy”
Cheater’s ratatouille
One of the only really good things about the chilly Chicago spring we are experiencing is that I can keep on making this fabulous roasted vegetable dish. Continue reading “Cheater’s ratatouille”
The memorable poultry of Thanksgiving 2013
“Do you remember Thanksgiving 2013?” we’ll ask in a few years. “Oh yeah! Wasn’t that the time we butterflied the turkey and caught a rooster?” Continue reading “The memorable poultry of Thanksgiving 2013”
Candy bar bars
If you’re anything like us, you’ve been frantically trying to find a way to get rid of the Halloween candy before Thanksgiving hits. May we share our latest strategy on this front? Continue reading “Candy bar bars”
The most disgusting cookie I’ve ever baked
I usually pride myself on whipping up appetizing concoctions in the kitchen. But this time, we’re trying out something different. Something really gnarly. Continue reading “The most disgusting cookie I’ve ever baked”
Meet My Teacher: Jeni Britton Bauer
A few weeks ago, I finally got to meet the woman who taught me everything I know about making awesome ice cream. Continue reading “Meet My Teacher: Jeni Britton Bauer”