Earlier this week, I prepared a dinner for six that I’d offered for our island’s annual fundraiser auction. My original intent was for a homey 3-course dinner. As the bidding kept going, and the price topped out at $400, I felt that I could do more. My sister and I created a 6 course plated…
Rice Salad with Ginger & Lemongrass
Potlucks are easy ways to gather for a meal. They’ve been around for years, and will continue for many to come. One way to hold a potluck is to give no rules, and just see what turns up. There have been stories of twelve bowls of green salads lined up, with nothing else. Or the…
Fresh Blueberry Dressing
This is one of my all time favourite summer dressings. The colour is outstanding, and it is so full of the taste of summer! So easy to make, and it’s delicious on so many things, but primarily garden salads.
Triple Chocolate Chip Cookies
Cookies are usually the first baking for children to help with. They do well stirred with a big wooden spoon, taste great raw, and take just a few minutes to bake, with instant results. They are also an easy fix for a well-earned hunger, or a comfort with a book and a cup of tea….
farmhouse cook 