Recipes by ValleyWriter (Page 2)
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Apple Carrot Raisin MuffinsApple Carrot Raisin MuffinsThese muffins could really be called "everything but the kitchen sink" muffins, but I thought "apple carrot raisin" sounded a little more appetizing. I've been trying to clear out the fridge and pantry over the last few days, so we're now out of soy milk for cereal (which I normally have for breakfast) and… |
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Sometimes it's the simple things...Sometimes in life I think we get caught up in the trappings of it all - pretty clothes, fancy cars, sparkly jewels. This goes for food too, like a double espresso caramel latte with a fancy design on the top or a dessert plate drizzled with three kinds of sauce and topped with spun sugar. Sure, they're nice to look at, but looks… |
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Chicken & Dumplings - A comforting fall mealFall is in full swing here in the Pioneer Valley, which means cold nights and blustery weather. I always crave something warm and comforting this time of year. I can't think of much that's more warm and comforting than chicken soup - except when you add dumplings to it!This was also my first time cooking with celeriac - and I was very… |
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Another Great Year of Pioneer Valley Apple PickingMr. ValleyWriter and I took advantage of a few sunny, warm hours this past weekend (trust me, they've been too far and few between here in the Pioneer Valley lately) to go on our annual apple picking trip. Last year, we went to Round Hill Orchard in Southampton (check out that experience here). This year, we decided to try a different… |
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Homemade Applesauce & Apple ButterHere it is - the much promised apple post. That's how I spent my Monday afternoon (well, it started on Sunday to tell the truth) - canning applesauce and apple butter.Last year was my first year making applesauce. I laugh now thinking back at how intimated I was by the thought. Seriously, this has to be one of the easiest recipes out… |
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A little pick-me-upI've been under the weather for the last few days. Probably the flu, my doctor says. Whatever it was - it wasn't fun. I sat on the couch for 4 days watching bad reality TV (but it always feels so good!) and sleeping. I think my greatest accomplishment on Thursday was putting a load of laundry in the washer. Mind you, it only made it… |
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Happy (Almost) Halloween!The Halloween festivities are beginning in the ValleyWriter household. We're going to our first Halloween party of the season tomorrow, then another one next Friday and finally Halloween itself next Saturday. I love dressing up (and having an excuse to eat lots of sweets) so YAY!For tomorrow's party, I wanted to bring something yummy… |
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Pumpkin & Sweet Potato Ravioli in a Sage Brown Butter SauceAnyone who knows me well knows that I do not like cold weather, and as a consequence, I'm not particularly enamored with fall and winter. It's not so much the cooler temps that we get in the fall that bother me. It's the fact that fall is the faithful, unfailing predecessor to winter. There is no other option; no turning back. Once… |
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Celebrating National Pomegranate Month - Pomegranate Cranberry SauceCelebrating National Pomegranate Month - Pomegranate Cranberry SauceNovember is National Pomegranate Month. November is the perfect time to celebrate pomegranates, since they ripen in the fall and are at their freshest. What's more, I've discovered… |
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Looking for an inexpensive hostess gift? Try Opera Prima wine!Since the weather has turned cooler, we've taken to enjoying a glass of wine next to the fire most nights. Of course, if you're on any kind of budget, you can't be buying a few $20 or $30 bottles of wine for everyday use. So, I'm all about trying… |
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