Cinnamon-Crusted Pumpkin Seed Recipe

By Amy, on October 30th, 2010%

On Wednesday night we had our annual pumpkin carving party. We’ve been hosting one each year since we moved away from Seattle where our friends Van and Tracy always had a great party. James has adopted Van’s recipe for Hot-Buttered Rum. This year, the party almost didn’t happen because we’ve had a shortage of pumpkins! Getting . . . → Read More: Cinnamon-Crusted Pumpkin Seed Recipe

Berry Sweet Rolls (A recipe)

By Amy, on September 19th, 2009%

I’ve now been in Cordova for a little over a year, and I’m enjoying being able to attend some favorite events from last year for the second time. Tonight was the Copper River Watershed Project’s Berry Festival. It’s a pot-luck dinner where everyone brings berry-themed appetizers, drinks, salads, entrées, and of course, desserts in order to . . . → Read More: Berry Sweet Rolls (A recipe)

Selma’s Tummy Treat Gingerbread Recipe

By Amy, on May 5th, 2009%

Selma was home from school today recovering from a stomach bug, and by evening she was feeling better and looking for something yummy to eat that wouldn’t be to hard to digest. She requested gingerbread, and this is what I came up with after reading quite a few recipes (looking for one that used only ingredients . . . → Read More: Selma’s Tummy Treat Gingerbread Recipe

Boston Cream Pie Recipe

By Amy, on April 21st, 2009%

As promised, here’s the Boston Cream Pie. This recipe is an adaptation and amalgam of a few different recipes. I was working on a New-England themed meal, and got the idea for Boston Cream Pie–but I don’t really like conventional Boston Cream Pie–it’s heavy and isn’t chocolaty enough for my tastes. So this is a chocolate . . . → Read More: Boston Cream Pie Recipe

Potage, Baguette, and a New Pattern

By Amy, on March 1st, 2009%

OK, let’s start with the new pattern. You might have already heard that the new Twist Collective is out. It’s a great issue with some fabulous articles and a great selection of patterns. I especially liked all the socks. I have a pattern in the collection called Pidder Pat (above). It’s a baby sweater crocheted from . . . → Read More: Potage, Baguette, and a New Pattern

Coffee Cake and Monday Catching Up

By Amy, on February 2nd, 2009%

I got a bit of a late start today. My work continues on the teddy bear book–I’m completing a pair of swim trunks today (I hope), and earlier this morning one of my two guest designers, Robyn Chachula, mailed me her contribution. She’s posted a sneak peek on her blog. I can’t wait to see the . . . → Read More: Coffee Cake and Monday Catching Up

Wild Rice Stew

By Amy, on November 15th, 2008%

This week I promised myself I’d get a jump on using the week’s veggies before they became less appealing in the fridge. I made chili earlier in the week with some of them, and today, I was craving stew–like a hearty thick stew someone might be making if they eat beef, which I don’t. I’m bringing . . . → Read More: Wild Rice Stew

Soup’s On!

By Amy, on September 12th, 2008%

Selma loves soup, and I find it a great way to sneak in healthy things that kids aren’t always excited about eating like beans and greens. We get a wonderful box of produce each week from a CSA farm in Washington State. The box is heavy on the fruit, which is great, I don’t have to . . . → Read More: Soup’s On!

Polenta Lasagne

By Amy, on April 18th, 2008%

A few nights ago, I came up with this recipe after seeing one for a Mexican polenta casserole. With the move coming up, I’ve been looking for easy recipes that we can make with things in our pantry both to use up what we have, and to develop a collection of recipes to rely . . . → Read More: Polenta Lasagne

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