At the Warrenton Farmers Market, I got there early enough so I could get in on the fresh pasta. Pasta Ilgatto was there and brought seven kinds of pasta and five kinds of sauces all of which were mouth watering. I went with some spinach pappardelle which was excellent. I got some seafood mix to complement it…
Cranberry Orange Pecan Cuffins
Think of a cupcake and a muffin having a baby: not as heavy as a muffin, not as light as a cupcake. Also, why does everyone forget about the cranberry after the holidays? The only place to find them is in the dried fruit or the frozen section. I used dried cranberries. The pecan tip is…
Bacon Cheese Appetizer
This blog is concerned that bacon will not be represented at Super Bowl parties. In an effort to support bacon and higher cholesterol, I have put my spin on a trending internet video. A simple cracker, bacon, parmesan cheese, brown sugar, and some everything Italian seasoning. Smokey, savory, sweet, and spicy all in one bite. I hope you like…
Meyer Lemon White Chocolate Pancakes
My neighbor gave me some Meyer lemons (yes – she grows them inside), so I felt pancakes would be a great flavor delivery vehicle. To balance the tartness, I added some white chocolate and blueberries . I replaced the buttermilk with whole milk and the Meyer lemon juice to make home made buttermilk – just more Meyer…
Bagel Breakfast Nachos
At the Warrenton Farmers Market I can easily find inspiration for my next idea; today I found it at Weirdoughs Bagels. I arrived to market late, so they had sold most of their bagels. They did have some Old Bay bagel chips leftover, so my mind went to ideas on what to do with them. Like when you…
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