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Month: December 2019

Ebelskivers for the Holidays

Ebelskivers for the Holidays

If we take a step back in time, we reach Grandma Jo’s Elbelskivers. Ebelskivers are miniature pancakes, made with a simple batter. It is best served with 4 different types of festive syrups – as Grandma Jo’s tradition has it! The pan in which these […]

Stuben’s in Denver

Stuben’s in Denver

Stuben’s Denver has weekly evening specials that are definitely worth working your way through the week. The Service is spot on. Not hovering ,.. but always there. This evening hoppy local cider and the special… Rating stuben’s experience with food on the plate, decor and […]

Favs ~ not

Favs ~ not

Thanksgiving appetizers included Deviled Eggs..( Fav eggs not for breakfast). Want to have this go crazy! Add cooked mushroom and onion to the egg mix. NOT FAV. It is good to know what i don’t like. I had to have 2 just to make sure.

Not a FAv.

Thanksgiving Recipe Home Made Cranberry Sauce

Thanksgiving Recipe Home Made Cranberry Sauce

How does sugar, orange juice, white vinegar, apple and fresh cranberries become a chunky sauce that is served with Turkey?

Favs

Favs

Coolness of winter brings forth winter breakfasts. One of my favs is Warm Steel cut oatmeal with cinnamon and apple. Some call this porridge, some still call it oatmeal. I call it sticking to by bones to keep me warm and full for the morning. […]

Favs

Favs

What is your favorite egg dish for and perhaps not just for breakfast? One of my favs has become fresh soft poached egg with Chef Hugo Sauce. There is a little fresh thyme as garnish – as we all can use more time.

Seasonal thought ~ Pumpkin

Seasonal thought ~ Pumpkin

What to do with the pumpkins after Halloween? I have read marvelous and easy “roast the seed recipes”. full of spice. What I suggest is to buy a second pumpkin – not to carve, but to roast the pumpkin for chowder. I start with splitting […]