Category Archives: feasting
Mom’s Chili
If you are an astute reader of this blog, you probably know that I love my mother’s cooking. Last night I made a big pot of her chili and thought I’d share the recipe with y’all. It’s a great basic … Continue reading
Hot Chocolate
I’ve become very into hot chocolate the last week or so, drinking at least a cup a day, usually two. I try not to overdo caffeine in pregnancy, so hot chocolate is a very fine option for those extra liquid … Continue reading
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Happy Thanksgiving!
We have so much to be thankful for! We Stewarts are enjoying the day with our North Carolina family. Wonderful people, memorable food and gratitude all around. Hope you are enjoying the same wherever you are.
Not Quite a Recipe
I can certainly post a basic quiche recipe if anyone needs it, but this week’s feasting entry is devoted to a tip/trick more than the recipe itself. Lately, when I make a quiche, I double the filling and then freeze … Continue reading
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Tea
I like tea. I’d love to try Portsmouth Tea as I’ve only heard good things about it. Right now I am drinking a lot of red raspberry leaf tea (like a pregnant mama ought!) and my old standard, Good Earth … Continue reading
Dr. Garver’s Prize-Winning Cake
The only thing of interest I’ve made lately is Joel’s Chocolate Cake. It is incredibly rich. Have lots and lots of milk on hand! To compensate for my wrong-sized pans, I increased all cake ingredients by 50%, doubled the frosting … Continue reading
Happy All Saints Day!
For all the saints, who from their labors rest, Who Thee by faith before the world confessed, Thy Name, O Jesus, be forever blessed. Alleluia, Alleluia!
Cheesy Chicken, Artichoke and Mushroom Bake
I serve this with rice as a complete meal. It’s one of Mike’s favorites and something he frequently requests, even though it came from a healthy homestyle cookbook of my mother’s and has 7g of fat in each of the … Continue reading
London Broil and Mashed Sweet Potatoes
I typically try to post a recipe I’ve actually cooked recently, because then its fresh in my mind and I am more excited about it. So, I’ll share what I made last night: London Broil marinaded along the lines of … Continue reading
Butternut Squash Risotto with Pancetta
Most of the recipes I post here are tried-and-true recipes I got from friends, family, books or magazines. Here’s one I developed myself from a few different recipes and instinct. We all really enjoy it (even Kate!). We love Risotto … Continue reading
Cider Roasted Pork Loin
This is my absolute favorite way to eat pork and what I am most likely to cook for company during autumn, when good cider is readily available. It’s always a huge hit! I got it from Cooking Light magazine. The … Continue reading
Easy Monkey Bread
This version of monkey bread is assembled and then left overnight to rise so all you have to do in the morning is pop it in the oven. It’s perfect for bringing a breakfast snack to a morning activity or … Continue reading
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