Category: Recipes

Based on the original recipe from my grandmother, this is my own version that I’ve been making for a few years now. Each year I tweak it a little bit based on what squash is available but I normally use a combination of butternut, buttercup, and honeynut squashes. This recipe results in a moist, spiced…

It’s been a very long time since I posted anything so, after reading this post on Jenna.net I thought I’d try making air-dried ham myself. For a first attempt, I think the results came out pretty well. I didn’t measure out the spices exactly so what I include here are approximations. This recipe and technique…

This recipe has evolved from my mother’s easy-to-follow (and wonderfully yummy) original. This is based on the original recipe my mother sent me in college. I’ve carried the it around with me for years and, stapled to it, a recipe from my Aunt Argie. I’ve run out of room for more notes on the worn…

Adapted from the “Boule” master recipe at Mother Earth News I’m not a huge baker but I love making bread and am always on the lookout for new recipes to try. I’ve tried various no-knead recipes but, so far, this one has turned out the best. Due to the relative ease of preparation — and…