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Memere’s Crepes

Posted on March 6, 2011 by Kellie

Memere’s crepes are a special treat, usually enjoyed at our family holiday brunch.  I’m still not quite sure how she makes these, though today I called her to get the recipe… When Memere makes these for a gathering, she prepares … Continue reading →

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Maine Winter Grilling and Uncle Leo’s Rack of Ribs Rub

Posted on February 19, 2011 by Kellie

During the winter I miss grilling.  I guess what I really mean is that I miss the easy preparation and letting my husband grill…  Last weekend we decided it was time try the special spice rub my Uncle Leo gave … Continue reading →

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Old Fashioned Sponge Candy

Posted on January 31, 2011 by Kellie

This is a family favorite around the holidays, and another of my grandmother’s specialties.  Aside from Mémère‘s house, I have only seen this candy in a few fancy candy stores.

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Mom’s Stroganoff Meatballs

Posted on January 23, 2011 by Kellie

I am not certain where my mother found this recipe, but it was a family favorite when I was growing up.  I still make a batch occasionally, and have given the recipe a few of my own twists:

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Chile Spiced Pineapple Granola Bars

Posted on January 20, 2011 by Kellie

This is yet another variation of the granola bar recipe I have been making every couple of weeks. This time I added an extra 1/2 c. of coconut, and substituted one bag of Trader Joe’s dried chile spiced pineapples for … Continue reading →

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Yan Yan?

Posted on January 15, 2011 by Kellie

I’m not quite sure what possessed me to purchase this product for my husband’s Christmas stocking.  Had I read the ingredients and nutritional information on the label while in the store, he would not have been the laughing recipient of … Continue reading →

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Uncle Don’s Pickled Fiddleheads

Posted on January 9, 2011 by Kellie

I have never foraged for fiddleheads on my own, but I know several people who do.  The University of Maine Cooperative Extension has created a video to help correctly identify the ostrich fern (Matteuccia struthiopteris). For now, I’m enjoying the … Continue reading →

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Farina Breakfast Bars

Posted on December 4, 2010 by Kellie

Lately I have been making a lot of homemade granola bars.  This time around, I wanted to try something different, while still creating a healthful snack.

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Thanksgiving Dinner

Posted on November 26, 2010 by Kellie

This year I tried a different approach to roasting our Thanksgiving turkey, using a combination of ideas found online.  First I made a mixture of three minced fresh garlic cloves, 2 tbsp. softened butter, and 2 tsp. of dried rosemary, … Continue reading →

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Crockpot Pinto Beans

Posted on November 4, 2010 by Kellie

Prior to trying this recipe, my only experience in cooking with dry beans has been to make New England style baked beans.  Inspired by a large bag of pinto beans in my cabinet, I searched for ideas, and found a … Continue reading →

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