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A Tallgrass Kitchen Gift Guide 2011

The holidays are coming, the goose is getting fat, chestnuts are roasting and all that. Although I prefer to keep gift giving low-key, finding the perfect gift for your loved ones can be a fun and fulfilling part of the season. Here are a few delicious little items (many kitchen-related, some plain fun) that may […]

Posted 10 December 2011 | cookbook review   gardening   gift guide   Ideas | Comments Off on A Tallgrass Kitchen Gift Guide 2011 Tagged: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,

White Bean Soup

The beans are white, but the soup is a richly hued orange. It’s warm, comforting, with subtle notes of fennel polished by a good olive oil. If your beans are cooked, it’s fairly quick to put together. We enjoyed it with warm rolls and glasses of milk. I’m sure the more sophisticated among you can […]

Posted 02 December 2011 | comfort food   legumes   soup | Comments Off on White Bean Soup Tagged: , , ,

Pumpkin Spice Granola

Granola is a great alternative to traditional cold cereal, but also serves as a hearty snack or a versatile crunchy topping for yogurt or oatmeal. With a drizzle of maple syrup and a dollop of creme fraiche, it becomes dessert. This granola has a warm spiciness and toastiness, and the mahogany syrup adds sweetness with […]

Posted 26 November 2011 | baked goods   breakfast   grains   kid snacks   pumpkin   seasonal   winter holiday | Comments Off on Pumpkin Spice Granola Tagged: , , , , ,

Pie crust

Homemade pie, from crust to filling, is regarded as the mark of an accomplished homemaker. I’ve heard stories of people in my grandparent’s generation choosing their spouse primarily on their pie-making skills. Sounds antiquated, and a little shallow, but I think it might be a better benchmark than a witty facebook post or a stunning […]

Posted 20 November 2011 | baked goods   dessert   winter holiday | Comments Off on Pie crust Tagged: , , , ,

Pumpkin Pie Spice Toast

This can hardly be called a recipe (especially since I’m not giving you any measurements). It’s more ‘inspiration for bread’. Inspiration that made for a very nice afternoon snack with tea. Here goes: Toast your favorite bread. Spread it generously with butter. Sprinkle it with brown sugar. Sprinkle it with pumpkin pie spice. Enjoy. Here is […]

Posted 16 November 2011 | bread   breakfast   comfort food   kid snacks   kid stuff   snacks   vegetarian | Comments Off on Pumpkin Pie Spice Toast Tagged: , ,