Month: October 2011

Chunky Stovetop Apples are basically Apple Pie without the crust. Here it is served in a deep blue bowl.

Chunky Stovetop Apples

Basically a crustless apple pie, served over pancakes or as a side dish with dinner, Chunky Stovetop Apples add a welcome taste of the season to most any meal.

A "Spoiling Bag" of candy, seasonal socks and Halloween favors arranged in a Halloween themed bowl.

The Art of Curiosity: Spoiling Bags

Fall is the perfect season for what Aunt Betty called Spoiling Bags. Full of novelty products collected from the seasonal aisle at your favorite shopping venue, a Spoiling Bag is fun to share with family members who are young at heart. I am confident Aunt Betty’s legacy of curiosity and good humor can still brighten the journey of family members I know would have adored her.

Caramel Sauce is pouring from a small antique pitcher.

Caramel Sauce – The Flavor of Autumn?

Sugar and cream, plus a little heat, is all you need to create a mouth-watering confection that is sultry, even smokey, and deeply complex. Add a pinch of salt and a little butter and you have a beautiful Caramel Sauce that will bring the flavor of autumn to your table.

A slice of Ginger Pear Pie is served on a small plate with the cut pie in the background.

A Little Pear Pie

This rustic pie combines just a few ripe pears with brown sugar and candied ginger to create a luscious small dessert. A little Ginger Pear Pie provides for 4 to 6 servings. It’s usually just enough to share with my children, or another couple, while fresh from the oven and still warm.

Roasted Chicken with Olives and Thyme

This dish is wonderfully fragrant. Salty olives, sweet honey and aromatic herbs satisfy the senses. Served with rice and a salad of fresh tomatoes and arugula, Roasted Chicken with Olives and Thyme makes a wonderful dinner for family or guests. Savory Chicken and Olives When the weather begins to cool […]