Author Archives: Kellie

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For the love of food and cooking, and the adventures both inspire...

Mom’s Veggie Art

Posted on November 1, 2009 by Kellie

When asked to bring “veggies & dip” to our Halloween gathering, this is the masterpiece my mother felt compelled to create.  What a sight!  The leftover cukes, tomatoes, and parsley have been chopped and made into a tabouleh salad.  The … Continue reading →

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Italian Bakery

Posted on September 27, 2009 by Kellie

  A few weeks ago I visited the Italian Bakery to pick up a few sweet treats to share with my family.  Not only does this bakery have a great selection of pastries, but it also offers a variety of … Continue reading →

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Labor Day Apples

Posted on September 9, 2009 by Kellie

While visiting family in Wells, Maine and seeing the five different varieties of apples growing on the tree in their back yard, I became inspired to make use of some of nature’s bounty.  I was warned by my father-in-law that … Continue reading →

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Chocolate & Fresh Mint Ice Cream

Posted on August 31, 2009 by Kellie

I made this ice cream by modifying the recipe for “Old Fashioned Vanilla Ice Cream” in my ice cream maker’s Owner’s Guide.  It has a light chocolate flavor and genuine mint tingle without being overly sweet.  The mint and chocolate … Continue reading →

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Grilled Tomatoes

Posted on August 31, 2009 by Kellie

Anyone who has ever tried to skewer large tomatoes and grill them has probably learned that many a tomato can get lost in the coals.  This method solves THAT problem nicely!  These tomatoes were prepared with fresh basil, fresh chopped … Continue reading →

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Peanut Butter Cup Ice Cream Cake

Posted on August 30, 2009 by Kellie

This Summer a friend gave me an electric ice cream maker that she wasn’t using.  While my original intent was to use it for creating low fat frozen desserts, it has worked out nicely for making a couple of ice … Continue reading →

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A Meager Harvest…

Posted on August 30, 2009 by Kellie

It hasn’t been a great summer for gardening in Maine, though I wanted to get creative with the few veggies I was able to bring in one evening last week.  These veggies, with the help of a couple of zucchinis … Continue reading →

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