Tropical Green SmoothieAre you looking for a jump-start to your morning? Or maybe you like the idea of adding a healthy dose of spinach to your diet, but don't (...)
Sweet Potato, Kale, Fish and Coconut Curry SoupWith the rain dripping down the side of the window at a steady and soothing rate, a little relaxing classical (...)
Nicely toasted Mac&CheeseWhen I was growing up, we rarely ate food that came out of the box. Typically if there was part of our food that came out of a box or (...)
Braised beef with walnut cranberry coleslaw and whole grain bread
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Braised Beef served with Walnut Cranberry Coleslaw, Cranberry Sauce and whole grain breadI have had it in mind to experiment with the lesser cuts of meat - the (...)
Garlic Dill Pickles - one day oldIt's that time of year again. If you've planted cucumbers in your garden, then they are probably producing prolifically. If (...)
This is a cake that disappears quickly if left unattended.Corn in my cake? What?!?I know you probably don't typically think of corn & cake together. But trust (...)
Oven Fresh Raspberry Buttermilk SconesI learned to cook because of my Mother. and Betty Crocker.The first cookbook I remember using was the red, hardcover (...)
Cozy insideIt's true: as the weather gets colder and colder and colder, I find myself in the kitchen brewing up something warm to drink: Hot Chocolate; Tea, (...)
Before we call an official end to the summer, I have to tell you about one thing. Who could resist this?There is a summer treat that every Finnish kid dreams (...)
Munkki, then salad, then munkki and sima. What can I say? Vappu comes but once per year!Hauskaa Vappua! Happy May Day! Glazed Donuts & Sugar-coated DonutsI've (...)
Chocolate Mint Raspberry CakeLast Friday, it seemed like a good day to make cupcakes. It was freezing cold outside, but the sun was glinting off of the (...)
Brussel Sprouts, Potato and Cheddar GratinI had actually planned to post a different recipe today, but then the mail arrived. Jamie Oliver Magazine's Christmas (...)
Finnish Crepes served with fresh bilberries, Gooseberry Cardamom Jam, and Turkish yogurt.Gooseberries are funny little things. Every summer, up at J's mummo's (...)
Blueberry Cacao SmoothieHappy April Fool's Day!But let me tell you, this smoothie is no joke. It's packed with serious flavor and nutrients to have you sailing (...)
Sweet Pepper & Goat Cheese TartHere's a savory tart that matches the colors of a beautiful Fall day. Like this one. The sun is shining in through my window (...)
Look no further. These are the brownies you've been waiting for.These brownies are perfect. Just perfect. I don't know what you look for when you're dreaming (...)
Tomato, avocado and cucumber salad with white balsamic vinaigrette
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I love Spring for many reasons, but top of the list is that fact that all of a sudden, seemingly overnight, my local grocery starts offering produce that looks (...)
Roasted Sweet Potato, Pear & Barley SaladSometimes good things come in small packages. Sometimes through the mail slot. My Feb/Mar 2015 issue of Fine Cooking (...)
Savory Pumpkin Sage TartI've realized we eat a lot of pie around here. That can't be a bad thing. They are not the sweet kind, usually (though mind you, I'm (...)
Smoked Salmon Salad on a baked potato with a side of steamed broccoliYesterday was Father's Day in Finland. And instead of us treating J's father to dinner, he (...)
DIY Coconut MilkFirst I have to warn you that this post gets serious and it ain't all pretty, but there is a really handy recipe at the end, if you want to (...)
Non-dairy ice cream with banana, raspberries, and coconut milk
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Banana + Raspberries + Coconut Milk = delicious (still soft - I didn't freeze it long enough before indulging!)Can you feel the summer coming on in? Can you? (...)
Celeriac, Cabbage & Carrot ColeslawIt seems I can't get enough of cabbage-based salads these days. I've been moving into the realm of coleslaw - that humble, (...)
Homemade Peanut Butter on buttered multi-grain sourdoughAh, peanut butter. If you grew up in America and are not allergic to peanuts, you have certainly had (...)
Oh...the joy of a deleted post. Let's try this again!I discovered something this weekend that made me very happy: Homemade Bouillon. It is simple, easy, and so (...)
