This post was inspired by Lady Catherine, the Earl, and the Real Downton Abbey by The Countess of Carnarvon. Learn more about the family who lived in Highclere Castle, where the popular British series Downton Abbey is filmed. Join From Left to Write on Dec. 17, when we discuss Lady Catherine,…
Almond lime snowball cookies are the perfect, festive holiday recipe to add to your cookie list! Growing up, my extended family lived nearby and we always spent a day together making Christmas cookies. We made the same four kinds every single year, which is exactly what you want with a…
Switch up your standard chunky roasted potatoes for these delicious sliced roasted potatoes with crispy edges! It’s always great to have an easy, inexpensive side at your fingertips. We’re no strangers to potato sides, as potatoes happen to be a favorite mine and they’re so stinkin’ versatile. Mashed, roasted, baked,…
Homemade orange syrup made with clementines has a mild and light orange scented citrus flavor. I typically keep a well-stocked pantry. I like the idea of being able to make a meal on a whim, and have most (if not all) of the ingredients on hand so that trips to…
If you haven’t already heard of Friends & Farms, they’re a regional CSA program out of Columbia, Md., that runs all 12 months of the year. Most CSA programs only run 8 to 9 months out of the year, so a full year is pretty unique and awfully nice. They source produce, fish,…
This diabetic-friendly pumpkin pie sweetened with stevia is the great addition to a Thanksgiving feast. Make it when you can’t (or don’t want to) use cane sugar! Years ago I was anointed “pie maker” for both families’ Thanksgiving dinners and I chose two classics to bake: pumpkin pie and apple…