Food and Baking
Browse the offerings from my kitchen, here. You won’t find any “3 ingredient recipes,” or “hacks” of any sort. But you might find something to tickle your tastebuds. Sometimes I’ll share an old family recipe. Or maybe something a little obscure. Maybe even a new concoction.
Strawberry Lemonade Jam
This summer has been a little bit lack-luster. Between the drought and the smoke (and lets not forget the gypsy moth invasion) it hasn’t even been pleasant to BE outside…
Honey Caramel Panna Cotta
Caramelized milk and cultured dairy pain with honey and berries for this very special panna cotta.
Speculaas Oatmeal Bake
Let’s face it, Oatmeal Bakes are just better tasting than “overnight oatmeal.” I’ve never liked the snotty texture of those concoctions, no matter how popular they may be. To appeal…
Voisilmäpulla – Finnish Butter Eye Buns
These little Voisilmäpulla – or Finnish Butter Eye Buns – are a favorite at my house. Redolent with cardamom and vanilla, these sweet pillows of dough have a sweet crunch….
Sweet-and-Salty Spiced Homemade Granola
Homemade granola is a simple treat to make. And you can customize it to fit what you’ve got, and what your family likes. This version is gluten-free, and reminds me…
Lusikkaleivät – Finnish Teaspoon Cookies
The Nordic countries just have the best Christmas baked goods, to include these uncommon Finnish Teaspoon Cookies. I love these little shortbread sandwich cookies. Lusikkaleivät are simple to make, delicious,…
More things to explore
Cross Stitch on High Count Linen
There seems to be a skill-progression among cross stitchers that moves from aida to linen to high count linen. I’m here to share some tips and tricks for stitching beautifully…
Cross Stitch Fabric Storage
When you take up a hobby like cross stitching, it doesn’t take very long before you start accumulating supplies. And one of those supplies is fabric. There are so many…
Thread Polish
Why to use a thread conditioner – and where to find my recipe for a homemade version.