“Farming is simply gambling with dirt”, or so says Mark Twain and most farmers. So to hear a bet placed in my childhood farming household was common. The conversation went like this; Dad: “If I’m right, you have to bake me a home-made blueberry pie”. ...
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Fresh Grape Mocktail
Making grape juice is not something I ever aspired to do, but now that I have, I can’t believe how simple it is. The reward is a fresh and naturally sweet juice with a tart note, making it a delightful base for a cocktail. I don’t like overly sweet ...
Summertime Garden Party Menu
A summer party should be easy, stress-free and permit ample time to spend with your guests. Enjoying the weather outside with friends and homemade food is what I think makes summer memorable. Recently I attended a garden party with some of my ...
Brigadeiro – Brazilian BonBons
These soft and chewy chocolate-caramel Brigadeiro bonbons are as delightful to eat as they are easy to make. When I was in Rio de Janeiro I fell in love with Brigadeiros. A Brigadeiro {Bree-gah-day-roo} is a caramel fudge-like truffle. It is a ...
Watermelon Radish Mini Tacos
Watermelon Radish Mini Tacos are crispy, slightly spicy, and taste like a spring garden in your mouth. There are some dishes where even a carnivore won’t miss the meat because an explosion of flavors transcends every expectation. When you ...