Here is a hidden gem in Stafford, VInginia. I went for the Sunday tasting (every week at 2) and got some great treats. This store focuses on Eastern European fare from 18-hour cold smoked chicken (which was the best cold chicken ever) to caviar (sturgeon, salmon, and pike) simply served on bread. Also, we enjoyed…

Coffee and scones are a pair made in heaven. So why not put coffee in the scone, not just coffee but espresso? There is also a sweet element and a hearty scone. A great way to kick off the weekend. I hope you like it. 1 1/2 cups flour3/4 teaspoon baking powder1/2 teaspoon salt1/4 cup…

This is a request from one of Erin’s Army. Now, a little background about all of the new recipes I try: 90% of the time someone other than me has to taste what I make and like it and approve it before I post it. Organ meat and exotic stuff excluded. Erin’s Elderberries staff are…

This is my take on a classic English dish. Normally an egg in toast or sausage in a batter. My update is a griddled sausage polenta cake with an egg yolk in the middle with a thyme maple syrup on top. This will wow your brunch guests. Sweet, salty, herbal, and delicious. I hope you…

Something old fashioned and traditional with a new twist for a weeknight dinner. Spicy chorizo with the can sauce stuff. Then we add a bread upgrade changing a hamburger bun to a nice soft but crusty roll. No plastic wrapped cheese – we used freshly grated cheddar jack cheese and some pickled onions and jalapeños….