Happy Valentine’s Day, everyone! Today has been a busy one for sure…and if you’re like me, whipping up that romantic meal tonight may be closer to fantasy than reality! But, you can take care of that sweet tooth with these super easy, extra delicious chocolate covered strawberries. I featured them […]
Recipes
Stuffed Gourmet Meat Loaf from Laurie Bakke’s Kitchen
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Meatloaf, Football and Sunday Afternoons!
I took the opportunity last week to visit Poppies in Brevard, NC. I had been there before, but I wanted to get reacquainted since I will be teaching a cooking class there on February 17th. I was very interested in looking at their meat choices for more natural selections. I was planning on […]
Follow Instructions Carefully…And When All Else Fails, Have Fun!
Oh Saturday started off to be a busy day. I was getting ready for my first book signing. Did I have everything I needed? Clean white blouse to wear (sort of a signature item for me), plenty of Laurie Bakke’s Cookbooks to sign, ingredients for Pimento Cheese with Honey Wheat […]
Indian Curried Roasted Butternut Squash Soup with White Beans and Italian Sausage
This is a complex soup. Make sure to taste and adjust any seasonings. If the soup has become too thick add more chicken broth or even a little water to thin out.
Winter Veggies, Experimentation in the Kitchen & A Snow Storm!
It’s funny how a recipe can come about. I went to the grocery store last Friday with everyone else in the world preparing for the snow. Since it was just after the holidays and we were just returning from a ski vacation, my supplies were low. I set off […]