Stubb’s sent me another box of goodies to try out, and they offered to sponsor a backyard barbecue–honestly, who could say no to that? So a party happened, and it included a whole bunch of great food from our smoker and grill. Harrison used his expertise with the grill for the flank steak you see […]
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Carrot Cake Ice Cream
One of my most popular older recipes is Carrot Cake Ice Cream with Cream Cheese Frosting Swirl, and it is popular for a great reason: it tastes like frozen carrot cake! Hard to go wrong there. We are once again in farm-fresh carrot season, with the kind of sweet, young carrots that are perfect for […]
Sriracha Bacon Deviled Eggs
This June has been HOT, so we have been using our outdoor grill and our smoker quite a lot, and dining on the deck. Since we have chickens we still work eggs into our meals on a daily basis, and deviled eggs are one of my favorite picnic snacks. I might have eaten some of […]
Super Simple Zucchini Pie
As a child of the Midwest I have memories of eating zucchini almost daily during late summer. It found its way into breads, soups, skillets, and casseroles. So ubiquitous was this vegetable that when I was in my early teens I spent a productive chunk of time writing a book with my cousin Julie called […]
Watermelon-Lime Ice Pops
Browsing through the “summer” tab of my seasonal recipe index, I realized that I should probably re-name it “ice pops and frozen desserts.” I do make a steady stream of ice pops during the summer, as they are fast, refreshing, and a lot healthier than purchased frozen treats. I use whole fruit and add honey […]
#CanItForward 2015, plus a giveaway!
Jarden Home Brands, better known to most of us as Ball Canning, is once again hosting their international Can-It-Forward event, with a live webcast that you can view here on Saturday, August 1st, from 11-4 E.S.T. There is a live chat function for questions about home canning, and you can also join the events by […]
Paleo Pumpkin Spice Latte
Paleo Pumpkin Spice Truffles
Grain-free Shrimp and Coconut Fritters
