Our dear Swedish family friend recounts living as a 6-year-old with her grandparents in a small Swedish town. Her grandparents lived above the family-run konditori so she woke to the smell of Kanelbullar {Swedish Cinnamon Buns} and other pastries.
Saturday, September 14, 2013
Pytt i Panna {little bits in a pan}, is basically a Swedish hash comprised of piping hot bits of fried meat, potatoes and onion. Though variations abound, the dish is a lesson on how sometimes the simplest lists of ingredients can produce a comforting, flavorful meal.
Tuesday, September 10, 2013
I have recently found that quinoa is a great addition to my back-to-school repertoire because these soy-ginger quinoa salad wraps, for example, can be made in advance and stored in the refrigerator, ready to go for lunches, after-school snacks, and busy weeknight dinners.
Monday, August 26, 2013
Homemade Drumsticks are simple to make, you can personalize the flavor combos, and your kids will love to help. Use a variety of quality ice cream, chocolate, and toppings to take this childhood favorite up a notch.
Monday, August 5, 2013
Home sweet home. There is something about the first pancakes on the deck on a sunny summer morning that makes a new place feel like home. My boys devour these nutrient-loaded banana-oatmeal-chia hotcakes, typically with peanut butter and a splash of syrup, while I like to top mine with almond butter and berries.
Friday, August 2, 2013
Strawberry shortcake doesn’t get any more deluxe than this: homemade strawberry shortcake ice cream sandwiched between pound cake and topped with whipped cream frosting and more strawberries. Happy Summer!
Thursday, August 1, 2013
We are still working our way through the delicious Castello cheese rounds that I received as part of this Castello Moments Alps Selection Cheeses sampling. After making my Castello Moments Alps Selection Three-Cheese flat breads last week, I remembered an appetizer that my mom made so often at dinner parties when I was little.
Friday, July 26, 2013
Strawberry picking is a summer tradition for my family, always followed by some form of strawberry shortcake. This year we churned our strawberry shortcake into ice cream. Homemade French vanilla ice cream marbled with strawberry puree and crumbled pound cake may be one of my new absolute favorites.
Thursday, July 18, 2013
Feature the Castello Moments Alps Selection cheeses with build-your-own three cheese flat breads.
Friday, June 14, 2013
Spicy salsa fresca on top of lightly-fried eggplant slices is a fusion dish at its finest and makes a unique bruschetta-inspired appetizer.
Saturday, September 14, 2013
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