Habanero-Maple Pork Shoulder for Crockpot

Have you ever been surprised by how prolific certain garden plants can be? In my flowerbeds, bleeding hearts and lilies of the valley have become borderline-invasive perennials. In my raised garden beds, tomato plants easily grow 8 feet tall (I need to learn the art of pruning!), and pepper plants can supply the needs of … Read more Habanero-Maple Pork Shoulder for Crockpot

Turkey and Pesto Meatballs – Gluten and Dairy Free

Turkey and Pesto Meatballs - Gluten and Dairy Free

I some times wonder if I chose the wrong profession. Maybe I should have been an architect, a pilot, or possibly a chemist. I love design, travel, and experimenting. But alas, I hate math. So I’m a musician. This way I can count to 4, and start again….

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Pork Shoulder Roast with Garlic and Herb Aioli for Pressure Cooker

Pork Shoulder Roast with Garlic and Herb Aioli for Pressure Cooker

So, this may be my newest addiction. I can’t seem to get enough of it. I’m sure there will be dozens of ways to serve this pork – fried rice, breakfast scramble, on a salad – but so far, I can’t get beyond straight out of the pan.

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Minnesota-style Manhattan Clam Chowder

Minnesota-style Manhattan Clam Chowder

I can’t help it. Even though I have flown through JFK many times, I have never been to Manhattan. Any time spent on the East Coast was when I was very young. BUT I have wonderful memories of making friends in Maine, eating fresh seafood every day, and Dad coming back with huge stories after spending a day on a lobster boat. My take-away from that trip? CLAMS. Steamed, stewed, or chowdered. Clams are the best.

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Comforting Turkey Noodle Soup – gluten free

Comforting Turkey Noodle Soup - gluten free

The best phrase to describe this soup is  “comfort in a bowl”. Even though “comfort in a cup” sounds better, turkey noodle soup is so amazing, you are definitely going to want more than a cup worth! Bring on the biggest bowl in the house!

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Confetti Meatloaf – Gluten Free

Confetti Meatloaf

“There is power in numbers.” Google this phrase and you will see results covering everything from MLK speeches to Egyptian uprisings to Biblical references. In my little piece of the world, it mostly means FEED A LOT OF PEOPLE.

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