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Snickerdoodles

Mmmm…snickerdoodles. Any cookie with a name this fun has to be good. They are very comforting – sweet and soft, with a good dose of cinnamon flavor. Growing up, my dad made most of the memorable desserts for our family, but this is one cookie that I remember my mother making. They are exceptional after […]

Posted 03 June 2010 | baked goods   comfort food   cookies   dessert   vegetarian | Comments (2) Tagged: , ,

Rhubarb Crisp

Rhubarb is still prolific here in Wisconsin – if you have a nice sunny spot in the corner of your garden, I highly recommend you plant some!  It’s a perennial, and will come back year after year. You won’t be able to harvest for two years, but I promise the wait is worth it. Some […]

Posted 31 May 2010 | baked goods   dessert   gardening   rhubarb   seasonal   vegetarian | Comments (4) Tagged: ,

Decadent Asparagus

The asparagus patch is still producing at a prolific rate, and we’re only getting a tiny bit tired of it. I decided to fancy up our usual simmered with butter fare with some aioli and a nice roast in the oven. It’s indulgent, but delicious. You’ll want to serve it with something simple, like a […]

Posted 27 May 2010 | asparagus   seasonal   Vegetables   vegetarian | Comments (2) Tagged: ,

Simple Asparagus

The asparagus patch is in full production, and we get a good sized bunch about every other day – sometimes everyday if we’ve had rain and then some warm temperatures. In the past, I’ve always sauteed or steamed my asparagus. Steaming is nice, but unless you have one of those tall, narrow pots just for […]

Posted 13 May 2010 | asparagus   seasonal   Vegetables   vegetarian | Comments Off on Simple Asparagus Tagged: ,

Chocolate Rhubarb Cookies

I’m pretty excited about these cookies – I hope you are too! Rhubarb in a chocolate cookie may sound a wee bit strange, but just think how good chocolate and tart cherries are. Since we are months away from tart cherries coming into season, I figured rhubarb would be an excellent substitute. My only concern […]

Posted 08 May 2010 | baked goods   cookies   rhubarb   seasonal   vegetarian | Comments (7) Tagged: , ,