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Spring Cleaning – Organizing My Spice Cabinet and Rack by Sandra Nickerson on Sunday, April 11, 2010 at 4:59pm I saw a a blog a couple of weeks ago, and it has inspired me to get cleaning. That, and the … Continue reading →

Braised Lamb Shanks – From Tom Valenti’s Cookbook This is without a doubt the most requested recipe I’ve ever created. Lamb shanks are one of the cuts of meat that benefit most from long, slow braising. Don’t omit the step … Continue reading →

Canning Whole Fruit – Plums, Apricots, Peaches by Sandra Nickerson on Tuesday, April 6, 2010 at 8:56pm Canning whole fruit like this couldn’t be easier, because beyond washing, the fruit needs no prepping (some recipes recommend piercing the skin with … Continue reading →

Fig Preserves with Fennle and Sage Honey by Sandra Nickerson on Friday, April 2, 2010 at 8:27pm FIG PRESERVES WITH FENNEL AND SAGE HONEY BASIC RATIO by wieght 5:4 BASIC RATIO by volume 3:2 2.2 pounds (1 kg) black mission … Continue reading →

Cinnamon Rolls by Sandra Nickerson on Monday, May 3, 2010 at 7:39pm This is the Cinnamon Roll (Bun) that we have come to love in North America; big, rich, and full of ground cinnamon , sugar, and butter. Although you … Continue reading →

I love black walnuts. It’s hard to find them in stores here, but I have hoarded in the freezer some my aunt sent me. They can substitute in any recipe that calls for nuts. This is my favorite cake. I … Continue reading →

2 cups brown sugar 1 cup butter 2 eggs 1 teaspoon soda 3 1/2 cups flour 3/4 cup black walnuts Mix and shape into roll and refrigerate or freeze. Slice and bake. Do not overbake; they are much better underdone. … Continue reading →

Apple Black Walnut Cake 4 cups raw apples, coarsely chopped, peeled or unpeeled 2 cups sugar 3 eggs, slightly beaten 3/4 cup oil 2 teaspoons vanilla 2 cups flour 2 teaspoons soda 1 teaspoon cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg 1 teaspoon … Continue reading →

Black Walnut Bread Bernard Clayton’s New Complete Book of Breads 1 package dry yeast 1 teaspoon salt 5 to 6 cups flour, approximately 2 cups hot milk (120º-130º) ½ cup butter, room temperature ¼ cup minced onions 1 cup chopped … Continue reading →

Date Dessert Grandma Kochersperger 20 to 24 marshmallows 1 tablespoon water 1 pint heavy cream 2 tablespoons sugar, or to taste 1 teaspoon vanilla Pinch salt 2 cup dates, cut fine ½ cup black walnuts Graham cracker crumbs Melt marshmallows … Continue reading →