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My countertops are covered with sweet potatoes, oranges, Yukon Gold potatoes, apples, and there’s a bag of cranberries in the

I keep referring the forces in publishing that push my book to completion regardless of what I do right now,

After my book manuscript was completed and sent to my publisher, and after I cut 100 manuscript pages, and turned

July was a hot month here in Kentucky and here on this blog. I love how the use of the

For a long time I’ve been fascinated with signs. Signs of all kinds. Last weekend on our trip to Illinois

The best male cook I know grew up in a very brand loyal family. The canned soda served at his

From My Kitchen Table I’m happy to report we’ve had a busy month. Thanks to everyone visiting from the Facebook

  Every kitchen needs basic kitchen equipment – sharp knives, whisks, silicone spatulas, wooden spoons, cutting boards, hot soapy water,

Just before we left on our vacation I made Garlic Scape Pesto. A little pesto goes a long way, so

I’ve never considered myself to be much of a Disney person. The last time I went to the Magic Kingdom

  Serves 6 to 8 Judging from the popularity of Winter Wheat Berry Salad, I am offering a recipe for another

  1.Did anyone notice I posted Tip Tuesday on Wednesday? That’s what a holiday week does to me. First, I

For the first time I’m growing garlic in my raised-bed garden. We planted the garlic last fall and if all

Another Saturday, another opportunity to spend time in the kitchen with the back screen door and window open. I’m retesting

Mint, Bourbon, May, and Kentucky go hand in hand. Mint, Rum, and June (ok, it’s almost June) can walk the same

  Makes about 2 cups This relish was made by the volunteer fire fighters at the May’s Lick Asparagus Festival

Today is tip Tuesday and today I offer a few tips for growing fresh herbs in a portable herb garden.

  1. I spent the better part of the morning purging my reading material: magazines, articles, and books. I’m getting

The sun shines bright on this Kentucky morning. Even though the air is cool it was also quite moist while

My favorite morning of the week is Saturday. The day is full of potential and even if the LittleAprons have

I have to admit something. I’m not good at writing a book and blogging at the same time. And doing

At the end of February a long-time client mailed me her cast-aside smart phone. Complete with touch screen, unusual ring

Make one 13 x 9 x 2-inch cake Carrot cake conjures up images of a small restaurant with mismatched chairs,

  1. Boy oh boy. We’ve had a lot of snow here over the past 6 weeks. I think my

1.Watch the sunrise. 2.Play a musical instrument. 3.Laugh – until you cry, or pee in your pants. Now that’s funny.

Originally published last February. Just re-reading this makes me feel edgy. 1. Buy and consume large quantities of food with

Just in time for the day when the most avocados are sold (Go Saints!) I offer a time-capsule recipe (ie: