Monthly Archives: March 2010

Orange Juice & Vanilla Ice Cream Cocktail

Posted on March 31, 2010 by Michie

Yummy!!!! Quick and easy to make, this ice cream cocktail can be “spiffed up” to be super fancy, or something just to surprise the kids on a spring or summer day. Orange Juice & Vanilla Ice Cream Cocktail, for the … Continue reading →

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TIP: Clarified Butter (Ghee)

Posted on March 29, 2010 by Michie

I like to use butter when I sauté or fry in some recipes.  Nothing tastes better than mushrooms sautéed in butter, and when making Chicken Picatta, the chicken must be cooked in butter – thats part of the wonderful flavor.  But unless you are … Continue reading →

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Maple Walnut Blondies

Posted on March 27, 2010 by Michie

Maple.  To me, that brings to mind the warmth of the kitchen on a Sunday morning, with pancakes and maple syrup.  And the memory of my mother’s oatmeal cookies. She used to make oatmeal, maple flavored cookies with butterscotch chips, … Continue reading →

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Spring has sprung – Brussels Sprouts, with Apple Cider Vinegar

Posted on March 26, 2010 by Michie

I really do love Brussels Sprouts.  A member of the cabbage family, these have been cultivated over the years to be dense, leafy “miniature green cabbages”.  They have a sweet, but earthy taste that is not easily describable.  I will … Continue reading →

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