With several years of baking experience, I have made several date puddings successfully. I found this version of this dessert quite appealing as it calls for the addition of ginger and lovely spices such as cinnamon and nutmeg. This recipe is quite versatile as the pudding can be baked in individual portions, in a springform […]
When & How to Cut Peonies for Flower Arranging
When Jay and I moved into our home here in Western Maine almost ten years ago, it was during the month of November. Being that it was fall already, we didn’t get a full picture as to what type of flowers we had growing in our newly acquired gardens. It wasn’t until the following spring, […]
Lavender Ice Cream Recipe
A couple of years ago, Jay and I attended a book sale that our local library was hosting. We decided to go as I’m always on the hunt for new reads and I indeed found a great many books that day. Along with many interesting finds, I found The Little Paris Bookshop: A Novel by […]
Easy Crab Cakes with Quick Tartar Sauce Recipe
The Recipe While searching for crab cake recipes to prepare, I found an easy version using canned crabmeat. It consists of only a few steps and makes for a wonderful treat anytime of year or for a summery feel as though you were on a beachy vacation. Simple to prepare and chock full of flavor, […]
Rachael Ray’s Guinness Float Recipe
It wasn’t until my mid-twenties that I came to appreciate the rich taste and creamy texture of Guinness. This unique beer is more than just a well-known Irish stout to enjoy at a bar. It’s also a great ingredient to use in cooking, baking, and other sweet treats. It has a malty sweetness and a […]
Valentine’s Day Chocolate Raspberry Mousse Recipe
With Valentine’s Day and chocolate going hand in hand, I thought this would be the perfect time to prepare a dessert for my very own valentine, Jay. I decided to make this chocolate mousse recipe. It includes fresh raspberries and makes use of the color red, which of course is perfect for this special day […]