I have lots of mushroom appetizer recipes and I’d like to share this cheesy mushroom one with you. Long ago I was very inspired by the Cher and Winona Ryder movie “Mermaids”. Cher’s mom character always makes hors d’oeuvres instead of regular meals and I really like that idea! You will need a food processor…
Home-making
Have you ever gone to the library to read Godey’s Lady Book or Mrs. Beeton’s Book of Household Management? I want home to be a haven. Sewing, crafts, cooking, and finding a cleaner, healthier lifestyle are all important to me.
Roses in May – care, cutting, arrangements
I’ve asked The Gardener to come back to tell us about work in the rose garden when the first big crop comes in. Need to start at the beginning? How to start a rose garden What is happening in the rose garden in May? May in Raleigh is when the hybrid tea and floribunda roses…
Strawberry Pie
Try this strawberry pie which features fresh strawberries and cream cheese for a bite of spring flavor! This post contains affiliate links, which means that if you make a purchase using product links, I’ll receive compensation towards maintaining this blog. Start with an 8 inch pie shell (I use Pillsbury, from the dairy case. Follow directions carefully for…
Mushroom wild rice soup with wine, carrot, cream
I once had mushroom wild rice soup during a lovely visit to Nicollet Island in Minneapolis. As soon as I got home I tried to recreate it with canned cream of mushroom soup. I decided to try again without the canned soup. I hope you try it! You will need a large pot, knife, cooking…
King cake recipe crescent rolls fruit cream cheese
This easy king cake recipe is a version of a Mardi Gras favorite, the king cake. Most Mardi Gras parties feature the dessert, King Cake (galette des rois in French), named in honor of the Three Kings. Brioche or Danish dough is twined into a ring shape and decorated with the Mardi Gras colors of…