Deep Chocolate Cake with Ganache Frosting

When I was about 12 years old, I would spend most Saturdays tromping a nearby forest with my best friend and our dogs.  We had a Newfoundland, and she had a small Chihuahua mix.  These two were pals, and although they were an odd pair, they stuck with us as we adventured and played. One…

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Raspberry Coulis

Coulis is basically a fresh fruit sauce with no seeds.  It should be somewhat tart, and hold its shape well enough for a consistent garnish or decoration.  This recipe works well with mango, kiwi, blueberries and strawberries, as well as raspberries.  I even use thawed raspberries very successfully.  Raspberries and chocolate are so wonderful together. …

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Udon Noodles with Mushrooms, Gai Lan & Shrimp

It was dry today.  Yesterday was a mix of monsoon type rain, with snow.  Dry days in the winter allow us a snippet of daylight hours to get things done!  Living on our farm makes us so appreciative of breaks in the weather and a toasty fire in the woodstove.  Stretching the day to the…

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