Author Archives: Sandy

Homemade Vanilla Extract

Posted on November 7, 2010 by Sandy

A couple of friends and I got together yesterday with some bottles of booze and had a great time. We sloshed a little vodka, rum, and bourbon into bottles with vanilla beans and made our own Vanilla Extract. My hubby … Continue reading →

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Shortbread Pie Crust – You’ve gotta try this!

Posted on November 6, 2010 by Sandy

At my office the other morning, one of my co-workers brought in an apple pie made with  a shortbread crust his mother’s recipe.  I have never had such a great pie.  The buttery, flaky, thick cookie like crust has won me … Continue reading →

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Country Fried Potatoes

Posted on November 2, 2010 by Sandy

You can take the girl out of the country, but she still wants her fried potatoes! Continue reading →

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Spanked Tuna

Posted on November 1, 2010 by Sandy

Nothing is quite as quick as fresh fish.  I happen to love sushi, so of course I love this tuna. You can check out my favourite online fishmonger here! You can serve along side a salad, or serve in taco … Continue reading →

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Chili with Beans

Posted on October 30, 2010 by Sandy

Just got back from vacation. We rented a boat in the Virgin Islands.  I made chili on one of the quiet days.  First 5 days aboard Fuego was peaceful. Then all of a sudden, we ran into a storm, ran … Continue reading →

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Split Pea Soup

Posted on October 29, 2010 by Sandy

Split Pea Soup.  You either love it or hate it.  My daughter and husband love it, my oldest son hates peas!   I think it is comfort food at its best.   Jacque, husband’s mom made split pea soup.  It has become a … Continue reading →

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Old Country Black Walnut Cookies

Posted on October 25, 2010 by Sandy

1 cup butter 1 tsp vanilla 2 eggs 2 cups firmly packed brown sugar 1 tsp salt 1 tsp baking soda 2  1/2 cups flour 3/4 cup finely chopped Nickerson Farm Black Walnuts Cream butter, vanilla until butter is softened.  Add sugar … Continue reading →

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Mango Plum Jam

Posted on October 14, 2010 by Sandy

There is competition in the house! Continue reading →

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Apple Cake – Cupcakes with Toasted Almonds

Posted on October 11, 2010 by Sandy

At one of my cooking classes with Chef Tim McGrath at “Let’s get cooking” in Westlake, we made this cake. It was wonderful, and so I made it into cupcakes for my office. Roast Apples 8 Granny Smith apples, peeled, … Continue reading →

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14 Carrot Braised Pork Shoulder with Apple Gravy and Pulled BBQ Pork

Posted on October 11, 2010 by Sandy

This may be my new favorite food! Continue reading →

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