Flapjack Is Fun to Say
There are two types of people in the world. Some (like me) wake up hungry and ready to dive in to a healthy breakfast before attempting any other activity. Others (like Mr. Food… Continue reading
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A Late Summer Delicacy
A few days ago I realized that my sweet corn was ready to pick. How did I know? Take a look: The cobs felt full, the bumpy kernels were palpable under the husk,… Continue reading
Up Rooted
Oh the first hints of fall are appearing in central New England. Colorful foliage is popping up here and there. The mums are blooming. Pumpkin spice flavored treats are starting to land on… Continue reading
All About the Technique- Scallion Pancakes
This year for Christmas I was gifted a copy of an amazing cook book- The Wok by J. Kenji Lopez Alt. The book contains both recipes and easy-to-understand explanations of the techniques required… Continue reading
Another Round for the House!
If you live far from the equator of our planet Earth, you understand how frustratingly short a growing season can be. The night air in central Massachusetts is already chilly. We are only… Continue reading
Fandom Food: Kevin’s Famous Chili
Mr. Food It Yourself and I are fans of the TV show “The Office”. (The American version. I can’t tolerate the British version.) In one episode, Kevin Malone (played by Brian Baumgartner) makes… Continue reading
Finally! I Picked Enough for Pickles
This week it finally happened- I picked enough string beans in one day to make a batch of string bean pickles. I love fresh string beans, so I grow them every year. In… Continue reading
Doing Things a Little Differently
It was THAT day today- The 4th Sunday of Advent. It was also Cookie Day! If you have been a DIYeter for a while, you know that my family is all about the… Continue reading
Thankfully, I’m Getting Over It
We celebrated Thanksgiving Day in the USA on November 24th. Although this has been a challenging year on many levels, we have plenty to be thankful for. We enjoyed the day with family,… Continue reading
Let’s Try That Again…
Back in 2019 (maybe it was 2018), I found this recipe for Dijon mustard. I made a double batch because Mr. Food It Yourself is a mustard fanatic. It turned out very, very,… Continue reading