Category: American
Black Cats, Pancakes and Mardi Gras
Cats in a Barrel, Pancakes and Beads We are about to enter the season of Lent, but first there is time for one more party. When we lived in Denmark, we discovered that the children get to dress up and the whole nation eats sticky buns. […]
Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving 2018 Back ‘home’ in Connecticut this year! So excited to be doing all the usual stuff, coffee mornings, drinks, brunches, High School American Football and Thanksgiving dinner with family and friends. I am truly giving thanks to my dear friends Felicia and Marty who […]
Royal Wedding Lemon and Elderflower Cupcakes
Royal Wedding Cake Just in time I have thought to make Royal Wedding Lemon and Elderflower Cupcakes. Living in Copenhagen, I have not been so caught up in the Royal Wedding. Obviously, I have read about the dress, the family, the comparisons to previous royal […]
Bacon, Lettuce, Avocado and Tomato Sandwich (BLAT)
A cross between an Avocado Toast and a classic Bacon, Lettuce and Tomato (BLT) Sandwich my BLAT is a quick and easy breakfast. Cut into four triangles and held together with cocktail sticks, BLATS also make a great addition to a brunch buffet. I made […]
Chicken Pot Pie
Ultimate Comfort Food As a special treat I sometimes make Chicken Pot Pie. It is a treat because it is not exactly low calorie, but sometimes you just have to have pie. This is ultimate comfort food, chicken, carrots and peas in a rich creamy […]
Absolutely Fabulous Scones (again)
Always Fabulous Scones “If you’re afraid of butter, use cream.” -Julia Child. I am reposting one of my original recipes because I have added a few comments on measurements and links to different versions together with Strawberry Jam and super easy Lemon Curd recipes. […]
Ultimate Chocolate Chip Cookie Recipe
Welcome Plate of Chocolate Chip Cookies Alan came in from walking our dog Fraser last Saturday morning and told me he had just been helping our new neighbour carry some belongings in from her car. He suggested I go and say hi. It occurred to […]