Upbeat Upgrade
Before the renovation, the homeowners spent minimal time in their kitchen. The space was cramped, there was no room to work out recipes and…
November, 2018
Tips for Setting the Table for Thanksgiving
You’ve got your turkey brining, and homemade cranberry sauce done. Pies are prepped and potatoes peeled. But what if, in the middle of the holiday rush…
Get Away to Portland, Maine
As the cost of gas rises, snagging a good price at the pump has become something of a game for me. My plus-one, whom I’ll call A., is shrewder at this exercise than I am…
The Hunt and the Gathering
One centuries-old tradition inspires another, complete with a hearty picnic to warm guests on a chilly fall day.
Roast Beef Picnic Loaf with Horseradish and Fried Onions
Ingredients 1 12-inch pain au levain or boule 1/2 cup good mayonnaise 2 tablespoons crème fraiche 2 tablespoons prepared horseradish, drained 3 teaspoons Dijon…
Chard and Smoky Mozz Quiche
Ingredients Pie dough, chilled 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 medium yellow onion, thinly sliced 3 cups rainbow chard, coarsely chopped 5 large eggs 3/4…
Mulled Cider Duffins
Duffins are a hybrid of two crowd-pleasing treats. Made with the ingredients and flavors of a donut while prepared with the technique of a…
Butternut Squash Cakettes with Pearl Sugar
These bite-sized homemade snacks will be popular finger food at any picnic. This recipe yields a dozen cakettes. Ingredients 1 cup roasted butternut squash,…
Traditional Irish Coffee
On a chilly fall morning, Irish coffee is a great way to warm up and feel like you’re celebrating something special. Ingredients 1 cup…
