I was beyond thrilled to be picking brussels sprouts straight from the garden at the end of December in the Northeast! Yes, I knew they were a cold weather crop, but never did I ever think I would be able to pick part of Christmas dinner from my garden. Try looking for brussels sprouts that… Continue reading Maple Roasted Brussels Sprouts
Merry Christmas, friends! Hope all of those who celebrate are having a fabulous day with family and friends. Instead of cookies, this year I made a Christmas tree cake for my neighbors and several friends. It was so easy! I filled a Wilton tree-shaped pan with devils food cake mix, and then once it cooled,… Continue reading Merry Christmas!
Located right off Exit 19 in Queensbury, the Ambrosia Diner is a welcome addition to the current dining options in the Lake George area. As soon as I saw it going up, I was a hopeful, but a little skeptical. I’ve always said a Jersey-style diner in this area would be awesome, but it had… Continue reading Ambrosia Diner in Queensbury
Yup, you read that correctly– 9 1/2 hours of baking. I started at 3 p.m. And I just ended at 12:30 a.m. And, I am exhausted! Well, kind of. It’s something I really enjoy doing, especially because this round of cookies will be taking flight soon. I’ve always made cookies for friends and family who… Continue reading 9 1/2 Hours of Baking
I had the pleasure of hosting my sorority’s alumnae chapter’s holiday party on Saturday. Since I love entertaining, I was pretty excited about it! It was a 2 p.m. event so I wanted food that would be a combination of appetizers, finger food and also something that would be substantial. The menu included: Cranberry risotto… Continue reading Holiday Party
