The 4th of July Holiday weekend is right around the corner and nothing says summer holidays like a bowl of homemade potato salad. This is one of the summer (...)
It is February at Food on Fifth so it is time for another Blood Orange recipe. In past years I have shared “Tiny Blood Orange Curd Meringue Tartlets to (...)
Dutch pea soup with ham hock and yukon gold potatoes
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There is a sweet and funny family story that inspired me to make my own version of Erwtensoep or Dutch Pea Soup. If you are lucky enough to know my partner (...)
“I came all the way in a lifeboat, and ate marmalade. Bears like marmalade.” quote: Paddington Bear. I, too, like marmalade. And it’s such a pretty word as (...)
We all need to just have fun sometimes…doing something a bit silly. Today was my day! Or maybe, to be honest, one of many days, but that is another story. I (...)
Tomato basil soup with bread from the Soup for Syria cookbook
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My friend Brad Hunter is a great “gift giver”. Over the years I have received quite a few from him and they are all among of my favorites. Some folks have that (...)
Pears in poetry, pears in art, pears in history, pears in life. Quintessentially feminine and delicious. Luscious when ripe and baked in cream, pears dusted (...)
“An empty stomach is not a good political advisor.” Albert Einstein Eating well takes a bit of time and thought. Usually, for me, more thought than time. These (...)
I think I might be part rabbit…my ears are kinda pointy….I twitch my nose at good and bad smells…I have been accused of hopping around all over the place…not (...)
Summer peach pies with vintage recipe box and georgia peaches
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A few weeks ago I was rummaging around in an antique mall and found an old recipe box (see below) with each recipe carefully written out in old-fashioned (...)
I am posting this ahead of the upcoming Tennessee blackberry season so when you pick-your-own berries, or purchase at a farmer’s market, you’ll be ready to (...)
Time fleets….gift-giving season is here…just a perusal of Etsy or Scoutmob makes it very clear that home-made, hand-made and diy gifts are the “thing”. With (...)
Happy holidays cranberry apple cider ginger beer cocktail
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Simple seasonal cocktails is what December calls for. So, make it easy and delicious with this cocktail that has a combination of cranberries, apple cider and (...)
Pink grapefruit and coconut water cocktail or mocktail
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Here is a somewhat healthy drink to end this year, or to start your 2015 off deliciously. A mixture of fresh pink grapefruit juice, coconut water, vanilla (...)
Egg, apple & smoked trout potato salad with cider dressing
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Can one be an “accidental cookbook author”? Is such a thing possible? Yes…I am living proof that by just being in the right place at the right time some (...)
Tennessee strawberry sponge cake with whipped cream
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Does this cake look gigantic to you? I thought so. Well it is really just 6 inches across….really. A wee, dramatic “Tennessee Strawberry Sponge Cake with (...)
Chocolate chai pistachio tea cookies for holiday gift giving
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December 2nd! Cookies baked….cookies boxed…tags made… decorations added to boxes…post office! (Thanks Brad) Once again it is time to join all the 1000’s of (...)
It is an afternoon of dramatic lighting, rain and thunder. Much needed cooling temperatures and a bowl of Blue Goose Prunes for baking simple tartlets. They (...)
I am crazy about okra when it roasted in this manner. Simple and easy. Freshly picked okra pods, olive oil, sea salt and hand-ground black pepper and a very (...)
The light goes early this late November. I catch the last few minutes as my tart comes out of the oven. Dark, deeper colors as the sun sets casting a winter (...)
“Music City Mocha Chip Cookies” (developed for The Great Food Blogger Cookie Swap 2011) This chewy cookie is subtly bold with a hint of heat… it is familiarly (...)
I’m not really sure what to say…or do…or think. I had all good intentions of posting a light and airy conversation and some pretty pictures and a happy, happy (...)
Do food blogs have to be recipe driven? While sipping my “Honeycomb Cocktail” my mind was wandering…..that is what a Honeycomb Cocktail will do to you…. It (...)
