Monthly Archives: September 2022

Ranch Feta

I came across the idea for this spread from a cookbook dedicated to all things Ranch. Important Note: I paid nowhere near the ridiculous price listed in the link. I mean, I, like most of us do like my ranch … Continue reading

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Ham, Peanut, & Pickle Spread

This is another one of those vintage recipes that looked kinda weird, but just interesting enough that I saved it to try when next we had folx over. Wow. What a fine and dandy little blast from the past for … Continue reading

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Birch Syrup Roasted Cherries

Say what? Birch syrup? Yeah, you betcha! This little beauty from north of the border is a nice option, just mebbe not for pancakes. Friends ordered a few bottles for me from Canadian Birch Company, because we enjoy a bit … Continue reading

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Cherry Cosmo

We had some friends coming for a quick overnight at our place before we all briefly split up and then met again at our fave cabin in Door County, Wisconsin. So… Friends from back east who had never been to … Continue reading

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Oven Barbecue Chicken Thighs

I have cook books. I mean, a lot of cook books. But, more and more, I’ve been finding cool recipes and inspiration in my email. Not a day goes by that I don’t get a “20 great ways to twaddle … Continue reading

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Garlic Barbecue Sauce

If you’ve ever gone through a Canadian market, you have probably come across Diana Sauce. NOT named for Princess Di, this sauce is, nonetheless, wicked tasty. And, they have flavours. Thanks to our cousin, I discovered the joy that is … Continue reading

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Air Fryer Scallops

I love scallops, so, when they go on sale, I always make it a point to pick up a pound or so, which is perfect for the two of us. Even on sale, though, they are not inexpensive, a touch … Continue reading

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Johnny Mazetti Spaghetti

Ours is a small household – just the two of us and three critters – so when I make pasta sauce, we have leftovers. Good thing, then, that I came across this recipe from the days of The Panama Canal … Continue reading

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Rockefeller Cheese Spread

Chalk up another winning concept from the nice folx who do our weekly food kits! This tasty spinach and cream cheese spread worked a treat as a burger topping, but you would also be well served to slather this on … Continue reading

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Air Fryer Golden Shrimp

So… this post is not so much as a recipe as it is a method. See that lovely, golden shrimp on that plate? Well; it’s a bag of frozen beer battered shrimp that’s been air fried and then tossed in … Continue reading

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