There are two good reasons to think about homemade Thanksgiving or Christmas mincemeat pies in the middle of September. Apples and Brandy.
Recipes
My 4th of July Cherry Pie!
This is is a short-cut pie to be sure, but it tastes great. I pull a jar of home-canned cherry pie filling from the pantry, use a store-bought pie crust, and Voila! – we’ve got pie!
Rosemary Gimlets by the Dozen!
This is definitely going into my summer-cocktails-on-the-breezeway rotation!
Fall Dessert? A Trio of Poached Pears!
Poached Bosc pears are a treat not to be missed!
A Cousin Camp Mexican Food Feast by the Kids!
It’s a joy to work with the grandkids in the kitchen – and they loved sharing their signature dishes with the cousins.
Homemade Granola – Crunchy Sweet Goodness!
Granddaughter Bridget and I enjoy cooking together. Check out our amazing granola!
Cinnamon Madeleines – perfect for Christmas!
Cinnamon Madeleines are fabulous with a coffee or hot tea, and their cinnamon-y goodness says “holiday!”
It’s Fall, and Goley’s Orchard has your Apples!
With 34 apple varieties throughout the season, there’s goodness every day at Goley’s!
Sea to Table 2: Clam Digging with the Grands on Hood Canal
So proud of these kids for their “Sea to Table” appetizer adventure of fried clams strips!
Quick & Tasty Recipes with Fresh Tarragon
I’ve had a bumper crop of tarragon this spring and found new ways to enjoy this delicious herb!










