I’ve developed a backlog of recipes that I haven’t loaded up to the blog, but here’s one I couldn’t ignore. I’ve always loved muesli, but it’s usually ~$5 for a tiny box that will only last for a few meals. I figured that it can’t be hard to make and lo-and-behold, a little internet searching […]
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Basic Fruit Pie Protocol and Piemaking Tips
Like I said, it’s piemaking* season and I’ve been getting some questions about recipes and techniques. I’m still in training to become the Queen of Pies, but I’ll post here what I’ve learned so far. I’ll try to update this post with any other tips and revelations, so refer back to it whenever you’re making […]
Banana Bread (with chocolate!)
There are countless recipes for banana bread, and I consulted four cookbooks to come up with my own version. This one is primarily based on the recipe in The Melting Pot, but has a few variations. To be extra decadent, I added dark chocolate chips instead of walnuts–everyone knows that nuts in dessert are revolting, […]
A Yankee Meal: Navy Bean Soup, Parker House Rolls, and Concord Grape Pie
Tonight we have the first frost advisory of the year here in Ithaca, so it’s a good night to stay home and have a comforting meal. Also, I didn’t feel like doing my homework, so I basically got food (at the farm and farm-stand) and cooked the whole day. I even took pictures this time! […]