by Debbie | Oct 1, 2019 | Salads
I keep waiting for that first hint of crisp fall air. I know. I know. I’m pushing the season, aren’t I? And me, an official I Love Summer person, but since it’s “officially” fall now, where’s are the migrating geese and the...
by Debbie | Sep 20, 2018 | Desserts
I’ve always had a special fondness for pears. That probably stems from the hours upon hours that I spent as a child climbing the pear tree just outside my Nonnie’s house. It was the perfect pear tree with toe holds in just the right places. From the second branch...
by Debbie | Sep 15, 2018 | Sips and Small Bites
One of my favorites for summer or fall dining is a simple cheese and fruit plate, such as this Feta with Peppered Honey and Toasted Almonds served along with locally grown Arkansas peaches or pears. This plus a fresh-from-the-garden salad (or local...
by Debbie | Oct 3, 2014 | Desserts, Sides
Autumn — the year’s last loveliest smile. William Cullen Bryant When I opened the front door the other morning on my way to snatch a couple of pie pumpkins to use in the making of this Pumpkin-Pear-Maple Spiced Butter, I came upon this leaf hanging...
by Debbie | Oct 21, 2013 | Breakfast and Brunch, Sides
During my teaching years I had pretty much given up making jams and jellies except for an occasional batch of freezer strawberry jam which was an imperative as far as my family was concerned. Remind me to tell you the tale of woe about this year’s batch. ...
