Deb’s Tried & True Sourdough Bread I have dabbled with sourdough for many years, but I was never thrilled with my results. While we were all on lockdown during the Pandemic, I started watching videos on how to perfect my sourdough bread, and I experimented (a LOT) with different recipesRead More →

Sautéed Pepper & Onion Pasta We have two raised garden beds that are fully fenced to keep the critters out. The past two years, we’ve had no problem apart from the time I found ten wild turkeys munching their way through my lettuce. This year, however, the deer are jumpingRead More →

Rustic Semolina Lemon & Rosemary Cake I have made a number of cakes similar to this one, specifically cakes that include both cornmeal and olive oil and are flavored with citrus, but this particular cake will certainly become one of my all time favorites. I used both a finely groundRead More →

Pasta alla Gricia I first enjoyed a bowl of this simple pasta in Rome, and after my first bite, I fell in love with this simple yet tasty dish. I have enjoyed this dish many times since I first tasted it over thirty years ago. Still, I fell in loveRead More →

Roasted Applesauce Cake Many years ago, I posted my favorite way to prepare applesauce which involves roasting the apples, bringing out and enhancing the best flavor possible. One of my favorite recipes to use this delicious Roasted Applesauce is in this rustic applesauce cake, which is delicious for breakfast or a mid-morningRead More →