One benefit of traveling is being able to taste specialties at local diners and coffee shops around the world. While warming up in a charming coffee shop in Stockholm, I tried my first-ever rooibos chai latte. I will never be able to re-create that precise beverage, but this is pretty darned close! And I don’t have to wait in line at a crowded café.
Carlotta
Maple & Cider Glazed Pork Chops
One of the trips we took as kids encompassed several of the New England states. Two places made an impact on me: Maine with the fresh lobster and steamed clams, and Vermont with all that maple syrup.
Smoky Dry-Rubbed Pork Shoulder
There are days that I wish grilling season lasted longer, but Minnesota is home to too many frigid days with brutal wind chills. Perfectly smoky pork shoulder doesn’t have to be relegated strictly to summertime menus! This dry rub can be patted on, the crockpot employed, and results will still be worthy of a party. … Read more Smoky Dry-Rubbed Pork Shoulder
Lobster Bisque
I’m so thankful some people are picky eaters! A few years ago we attended a wedding reception, and sat at table with several people we didn’t know. The first course of the dinner was a tiny bowl of lobster bisque. Some people don’t like seafood! Hooray! I got to eat their soup course, which totally made my evening.
Bacon, Butternut & Bellas Risotto
We love Veggie Tales. I mean, how much fun is a bunch of gourds making up the wildly popular “Boyz in the Sink” band? Or silly songs about “crusin’ to Dunkin’ Donuts for a cup of steaming Joe in our sport utility vehicles…”?
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!
Creamy Chicken Alfredo for Two
Friday night. Date night at home. Candlelit dinner near the crackling fire, cloth napkins, flowers in a glass vase, pretty dishes, something special for dessert, and no calorie counting – just food so delicious you can’t hold in that big sigh.
Clam Chowder – Gluten Free
Some times I’m amazed at how incredible my kids are. And I am very thankful both kids survived childhood. 🙂 As a home school mom that worked part-time, and cared for my disabled husband, their survival is even more remarkable.
Glögg – Swedish Spiced Wine
Memories and traditions are powerful things, and for me, the sense of smell draws the most vivid memories:
Herbed Nuts
The other day I was shopping in the bulk herb section of our small town health food cooperative. The woman next to me was scooping up copious amounts of marjoram, which peaked my curiousity. She described her recipe for herbed nuts, and within a few moments I begged her to email the recipe to me. And now I have a new addiction….
