Northfield Olive Oils and Vinegars

Northfield Olive Oils and Vinegars: Chemistry, Geography, and Making the Leap

Gathered along the Cannon River, Northfield presents the quintessential Midwestern hamlet with pubs and restaurants with beguiling names like Froggy Bottoms Pub and tidy streets featuring artisan shops like Northfield Olive Oils and Vinegars.

Chocolate amaretto bread pudding with cherry amaretto coulis

Chocolate Bread Pudding with Cherry Amaretto Coulis

Rich and dense, this chocolate bread pudding with cherry amaretto coulis recipe begins on the stovetop and finishes in the oven before becoming one with a cherry sauce and whipped cream.

The salad has a light citrus flavor

Kale Salad: A Perfect Choice for Lunch

I’ve always loved the idea of salad for lunch. Especially a kale salad that is the brightest, most colorful, and healthiest of them all.

Kale salad with lemon dressing

Kale Salad with Lemon Dressing

The light, citrusy flavors of the salad along with the protein of the garbanzo beans, make this kale salad recipe a perfect choice for summertime lunches.

Grandma’s skillet will now be my vessel of choice for this primeval and yet densely rich dessert

The Skillet That Could: Grandma’s Cast Iron and Chocolate Amaretto Bread Pudding with Cherry Amaretto Coulis

The thing that connects me most to my grandmother is the unassuming object residing in the bottom of my kitchen’s Lazy Susan: her cast-iron skillet.

The Henry Ford Bungalow overlooks the Keweenaw Bay

The Sleepover: The Keweenaw Bay in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula

For those seeking a deeper level of remoteness, a rustic nirvana awaits those who travel to Keweenaw Bay in Michigan’s the Upper Peninsula.

Grilled Fig Naan Flatbread Recipe

Grilled Fig, Prosciutto, and Goat Cheese Naan Flatbread

Grilled flatbread has never been easier when you use Naan as the base. Grilled figs, prosciutto, and goat cheese make this a simple grilled flatbread recipe a sophisticated weeknight dinner.

Lavender No-Churn Ice Cream

Lavender No-Churn Ice Cream

Savor the last days of summer with this aromatic, field-fresh lavender no-churn ice cream recipe.

Mint with Dark Chocolate No-Churn Ice Cream

Mint Dark Chocolate No-Churn Ice Cream

This mint dark chocolate no-churn ice cream recipe comes with a warning that once you make it your family might beg daily for this rendition of a traditional mint chocolate chip ice cream.

Rose with White Chocolate Truffle Swirl No-Churn Ice Cream

Rose White Chocolate Truffle Swirl No-Churn Ice Cream

With roses, cream, and white chocolate truffles this elegant no-churn ice cream recipe takes you right back to Grandma’s rose garden.

Rose, Lavender, and Mint No-Churn Ice Cream

No-Churn Ice Cream: The Flavor of Fleeting Summer Days

Savor the fleeting days of summer and learn how to make three fresh floral scented no-churn ice creams.

You can use anything as long as the styles and shapes complement each other

Five Simple Ways to Dress-Up Your Thanksgiving Table

Here are five simple, inexpensive ways to dress up your Thanksgiving table this holiday season with decorations you can make at home.

Roasted Squash and Pumpkin Soup

Roasted Squash and Pumpkin Soup

This fall, warm up your kitchen and your belly with this rendition of a classic squash and pumpkin soup. Earthy roasted vegetables and velvet smooth cream come together in this recipe to create a savory medley of flavors.

Chocolate Molten Lava Cake Recipe

Chocolate Molten Lava Cakes

Chocolate Molten Lava Cakes are a dessert that is easy to make and a great way to finish off a romantic dinner at home or make a crowd of chocolate lovers very happy.

The mantra at the Harriet is that a dish should fall into place naturally

Falling for the Harriet Brasserie

I’ve been crushing on the Harriet Brasserie for a few years now; dinner with friends, lunch with my mother, dessert with the kids, beer, and fries (with béarnaise for dipping) at the bar with my husband. If anyone asks about…