Crust for D's better'n Joe's Apple Pie We don't indulge in dinner out too often. When we do, Tahoe Joe's Steak House is a choice we enjoy, especially in winter when they offer an exceptional apple pie a la mode with hot bourbon sauce. Yummy! Lately D's been perfecting THE Best Apple Pie. It's way… Continue reading the best pie crust
Month: November 2013
parsley
More than just a garnish for a plate of steak or fish - Parsley is a pantry staple at the cottage. We use it when we make lasagna, in our tomato sauce for spaghetti with meat balls, in a favorite chicken braise, and so on and so on.... Sometimes, like in the paprika chicken braise,… Continue reading parsley
scents of the past
Walking into a house suffused with gentle fragrance is one of life's little pleasures. Lovely scents not only impart a sense of peace, but they also let guests know that just as much care is given to the details of living as to the inhabitants within._Emelie Tolley The way my home smells, as well as… Continue reading scents of the past
easy bread
easy as stir, rise, bake! Recently we've been seeing ads on TV for a new bread mix 'now on your grocer's shelves'. The ads looked very intriguing. So...we bought one! And we got a very nice box - with a packet of active dry yeast, a packet containing 1 tablespoon of sugar and, last but… Continue reading easy bread
books
Books are the quietest and most constant of friends; they are the most accessible and wisest of counselors, and the most patient of teachers.” _Charles William Eliot My library contains art books, gardening books, several herbals, and a variety of cookbooks. There's also a collection containing a couple dozen novels that I love to read over… Continue reading books
happy November
There are only two kinds of people on earth today Two kinds of people, no more I say. Not the rich and the poor, for to know a man's wealth You must first know the state of his conscience and health, Not the happy and sad, for in life's passing years, Each has his laughter… Continue reading happy November
contentment cottage
Back in the day - before anyone ever heard of OCD - people like me were called per·snick·e·ty adjective pər-ˈsni-kə-tē : giving a lot of attention to details that are minor or not important. I like that! It's uncommon. One of my personal goals is to - be uncommon! Mostly I believe I have succeeded. Frankly, it's… Continue reading contentment cottage
Contentment Cottage 