Fennel is one of those mysterious vegetables that find their way into lots of dishes at fine restaurants, but the average home cook seldom thinks of using it. In fact, every single time I purchase fennel bulbs at our local small town grocer, the cashier asks what it is. They are missing out on something wonderful!
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Smoky, Spicy and Sweet Meatloaf
Meatloaf tends to get a bad rap. What if you could — with no additional time commitment — create a meatloaf that will not just serve as comfort food, but tease the tastebuds with rich variety? Delicate lean ground beef tricked out with enough spice, smokiness reminiscent of a cosy campfire, and just a hint … Read more Smoky, Spicy and Sweet Meatloaf
Heat & Sweet Simple Salsa
You’ve heard it a million times before: Opposites attract. According to Psychology Today:
Rosehip Retinol Oil for Face and Neck
Minnesota winter is brutal in many ways — the cold, ice, freezing fog, frigid wind, people who don’t know how to drive safely, etcetera. Sadly, the thing that is most brutal is also one of the things that keeps us sane and comfy during winter: our houses. Forced air furnaces, electric heating elements, and even … Read more Rosehip Retinol Oil for Face and Neck
Hyaluronic Acid and Vitamin C Serum
Do I have regrets in life? Maybe a few. But I definitely don’t regret the gray hair and wrinkles that accompany a life well-lived for more than a half century. That said, I sure don’t want to look a day older than I actually am!!! Will this serum make you look like an 18 year … Read more Hyaluronic Acid and Vitamin C Serum
Sundried Tomato and Basil Hummus
I’m not exactly the spelling- or grammar-police, but can be horrified by the evident lack of interest in education. Some examples I have seen recently include: On a door: Do to our recent move store is clothes. (Yes! Two embarrassing mistakes on one sign!) At Menards: Panty closet for your kitchen (Who needs an “r” … Read more Sundried Tomato and Basil Hummus
Buckwheat Buttermilk Waffles – Gluten Free
Like many families, we read the Little House books by Laura Ingalls Wilder. In fact recently, I’ve been reading “Farmer Boy” outloud to my husband. He loves to hear about the adventures of young Almanzo, and all the buckwheat cakes he ate. 😊
Filmjölkslimpa Swedish Bread Gluten Free
Anyone who has traveled to Europe knows that the bread selection in every grocery store is vast and varied, putting American bakeries to shame. Bread is served as a hearty addition to basically every meal, topped with butter, a slice of cheese, and possibly a dollop of jam. Content. Happy. Yummmm. The challenge is to … Read more Filmjölkslimpa Swedish Bread Gluten Free
Homemade Swedish Filmjölk
One thing I desperately miss about Sweden is being able to walk out of the grocery store with a carton of filmjölk in my hands. Filmjölk is similar to kefir, but has a little more zip and zing. It is basically cultured milk — beneficial bacteria is added to milk which makes it taste tangy, … Read more Homemade Swedish Filmjölk
Rich Tomato, Vodka, and Roasted Garlic Sauce
Homemade pasta sauce puts every store bought-brand to shame. There truly is no way to replicate the combination you have simmering on the stovetop at home, and my family is always happy when a mega-batch of this sauce is ready to go.
