"I survived Christmas" don't they make tee-shirts that say that? Well I did and had a rather great time doing it. The whole family was here. Good food, and good times flowed. Not to mention the piles of dishes too. I love cooking, but even I got tired and closed the kitchen down. This recipe for "Skiers Stew"is so easy and delicious it's...
Merry Christmas! are you still looking for that perfect one of a kind gift? I wish this blog would allow you to smell. feel and taste the quality of our products. As you know they are all handmade with the highest quality and the freshest ingredients. They are either organic or 100% natural. All our products are " Naturally fresh from the...
Carmel apples are my very favorite thing, If they are done right. The time it takes to un-wrap the store bought caramels, you can make the real deal...and it's simple. I've made homemade carmel apples for "trunk r treat" now for the last 2 years. This year I made 65. They were gone pretty fast. It's funny to see the adults put on...
Is anyone getting tired of corn on the cob ? probably not since good corn is only available around now. Here is a recipe by Alton Brown called " Not your Grandmas creamed corn" I don't know about his grandma, but my Grandma was a superb cook. Though I never had her creamed corn, everything else she made was delicious. My Grandma Brozovich...
While stumbling around my weed filled garden. I notice I had a nice batch of leeks. And, a couple of rows of Yukon Gold potatoes. Put those two together you've got yourself a delicious soup to eat now that the weather is turning along with the leaves. A nice warm bowl of "Leek and potato soup" is pure comfort food. I've made this...
Beautiful and tasty beets. Every year I have to grow a row of beets. There are many different varieties, colors and taste. Above I have detroit reds and Chacogga (white and red stripe). If you have read any of my previous post you know I am a real fan of roasting veggies. Beets are not the exception. Most people boil beets, pickle beets....
Don't put off gathering all your fresh herbs from your garden or local farmers market. They will soon be gone. Now is the time to make your pesto while fresh basil is available (check out my older post for "Peggys Pesto"), it freezes great. One of my favorite recipes using fresh herbs is "Herb butter". I've been making this recipe for herb...
I would like to start off by saying "All my hard work payed off" but in reality, I was an absent and neglectful gardener this year. Oh, I always have good intentions of tending to my garden, vowing not to let the weeds take over. Then the Lavender takes over my life, and it's bye bye garden and hello weeds. But as you...
It's amazing the people I've run into lately who don't like shrimp...what! Shrimp is food fit for the gods. It absorbs flavors so well you can marinate them in almost anything. I found this recipe on the web, and guess what I added to make it even tastier, yep Lavender. This recipe can be grilled on a skewer or sautéed in a skillet....
I love cherries. Every year in July I hoard them, and scarf them down. They can cause occasional intestinal upset, but they are well worth the discomfort. When I was a kid you got the occasional double cherry stem. My sister Bonnie and I would wear them as earrings. I loved watching my mother using a washed bobby pin as a cherry pitter...
This is Goldie, one very lucky chicken. Being a novice farmer, watching movies like "Charlottes WEb" or "Babe" I thought or dreamed all farms animals got along. I had visions of my chickens roaming my garden eating all the bad bugs, dropping little fertilizers drops... enter DOGS ! I thought I could train my dogs to love chicken too. But after 5 dead,...
Lavender season is in full swing. The farmers Market in Salt lake's pioneer park is going really well. This years crop should be ready to harvest in 2-3 weeks. Anyone interested in visiting the farm, just let me know and I'll have a job waiting for you. This recipe is a great summer time treat. They store well, last a long time, and...
HAPPY 5TH BIRTHDAY MIMI ! I'm told that when I was a child I would always sit on the counters and watch my mother cook . I would help her mix , stir and roll out pastry dough. We had these little metal pie tin we could create our own pies in. But mostly we would cover the pie dough in sugar and...
Yesterday was a scary day for Roz and Thad residents of Tuscaloosa. Thad at work, Roz home alone with no power. This was a first for this girl from the west, who knows about earthquakes, but not Tornados. While she sits in her hall, I'm on the cell with her in Utah tracking the Tornado on the internet. It was un-nerving to see...
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This recipe for "Orange Rolls" is certainly another all time family favorite. Cavet was up this weekend to watch conference. Our tradition ( Nelson traditions are always centered around food) is to make "Brigham's Buttermilk Donuts" on conference sundays. But Cavets has been craving Orange Rolls. And what Cavet wants he gets. These rolls are easy and always turn out. We make them...
This Poem has touched my heart. I hope it touches yours too.I WALKED A MILE WITH PLEASURESHE CHATTED ALL THE WAYBUT LEFT ME NONE THE WISER FOR ALL SHE HAD TO SAYI WALKED A MILE WITH SORROWAND NE'ER A WORD SAID SHEBUT OH, THE THINGS I LEARNED FROM HERWHEN SORROW WALKED WITH ME Robert Browning Hamilton ...
Where you lucky enough to get "Corned Beef and Cabbage" on St. Patrick's Day? If not, the stores are still full of Beef Briskets, and they are simple to cook. As you know I'm not a fan of boiled veggies . Once again I have kicked it up a notch , and the "Boiled Dinner" is even tastier. The traditional Corned Beef dinner...
This recipe is another original I formulated using my lavender. Last summer I grew all the herbs necessay to make "Herb de Provence". This mixture of , lavender, rosemary, thyme, basil, summer savory and sage is a staple in the cusines of southern fench cooking. My mother made excellent chicken pot pie, but I think this recipe kicks it up a notch. For...
Another fast and fabulous recipe!FORD'S SHRIMP CURRY OVER GINGER RICE1/4 cup vegetable oil1 large onion diced2 -inch piece ginger smashed1/2 tsp salt1/2 tsp sugar1 1/2 tsp, curry powder1 fresh serrano chili halved length wise1 cup chicken stock14 oz can un-sweetened coconut milk1 Tbs. fresh lime juice1 Lb large shrimp peeled deveinedMETHOD:Finely chop onions and ginger. (you can use a food processor making sure...
I love , love Greek food. In high school I was lucky enough to have a greek friend, who introduced me culinary delights of Greek cuisine. While a high school senior her mother taught me how to make "Baclava", I still make it every Christmas. I also remember our families trip the Greece. We stayed at the local Hyatt. But as we were...
I never said I was clever... but i had this Idea while putting together a valentines box for some friends. I made this delicious soft, chewy carmel corn. Then I stuck on a note that reads " You can count on us when things get sticky" My goal was to do something quick and not have to go buy anything. I used what...
Another "super Bowl" has come and gone. Our dear friends the Flakes and the Kilbourns made the trek from Park City. They all say they come all that way to hang out with the Nelsons...but I have a suspicion it's the Pizza. What ever it is we love to see them each year. I think this year might be the 11th year we've...
I stumbled across this recipe while planning a hugh "smorgasbord" for 150 people. I think we ended up making about 24 loafs. The bread is slightly sweet, moist with added flavors of anise and caraway. I used my bosh bread mixer. You can either hand knead, or use the dough hook on a Kitchen Aid. Another suggestion is to use "King Arthur" bread...
Like a Las Vegas "ALL you can Eat buffet" this gang of 11 elk have feasted upon our neighbors hay barn. Eating all they can , and then some. Lucy for us, not so lucky for the owners of the hay, this as created a wonderful wildlife spectacle. The other evening while driving up my lane about 10 Elk were standing in our...
I'm back in the saddle again. To start off the new year I have a lovely little cookie, that's simple but delicate and delicious. I hope you enjoy them.. Watch for more recipes to come.Lavender Shortbread cookies2 cubes unsalted butter chilled1/2 cup sugar1 1/2 tsp. dried lavender buds2 cups flour20 minutes before baking cookies , set out butter. Put sugar and lavender in...
