Time to Celebrate Samhain
The ancient Celtic harvest feast called Samhain (pronounced SAH-win) marks the end of the harvest season and the beginning of winter, the “darker h...
October 27, 2021
by Margaret M. Johnson
Apples: U-Pick, U Bake
It’s official: autumn is here, and that means so are the “U-Pick” signs. Even if you’re not in an apple-picking area, you can still pick them up at...
October 17, 2021
by Margaret M. Johnson
Hot Soup: Coming Soon to a Table Near you
The temperatures are still mild in most parts of the U.S., but cooler weather will be here before we know it — and for many, before we want it! On ...
October 04, 2021
by Margaret M. Johnson
Awesome Autumn: Welcome to the Bounty of Fall
There’s something very special about autumn, the season that officially begins today in the northern hemisphere. By definition, the Autumnal equino...
September 24, 2021
by Margaret M. Johnson
Celebrate Grandparents’ Day, Part 2
Tea Bread and Sweets A proper afternoon tea is just that – proper! Dainty finger sandwiches, delicate pastries and perfectly crafted scones are pre...
September 10, 2021
by Margaret M. Johnson
Celebrate Grandparents’ Day, Sept. 12, with a Proper Tea, Part 1
Sandwiches and Scones A proper afternoon tea is just that – proper! Dainty finger sandwiches, delicate pastries and perfectly crafted scones are pr...
August 31, 2021
by Margaret M. Johnson
For Yummy Desserts, Cook Some Fruit
Roasted strawberries. Grilled peaches. Poached nectarines and plums. If you love a fruit crisp, a juicy cobbler, or a hot apple pie, these easy — n...
August 18, 2021
by Margaret M. Johnson
Culture
EATING IN IRELAND: Those Were the Days
If you’re reading this, chances are you love Ireland. Chances are, too, that you’re a member of one of the many Facebook groups devoted to it: “The...
August 05, 2021
by Margaret M. Johnson
Culture
Goat Cheese and Beets, A Winning Pair
Goat cheese blaa. Recipes | By Margaret M. Johnson It seems that all the world has discovered the winning mix of goat cheese and beets. The combina...
July 26, 2021
by Margaret M. Johnson