One of the things we love about fall is that we start making hearty soups again. We don’t want to heat up the kitchen in the summer, but once those cooler evenings kick in we pull out the stock pots … Continue reading
This is our favorite “go to” pancake batter recipe. It makes perfect, delicious fluffy pancakes every time. You can top the batter with whatever fruit is in season. In the winter we use frozen berries. Guest favorites are blueberries or … Continue reading
Who remembers that song from the first Muppets Movie, “It’s not Easy Being Green?” For some reason that song always pops into my head when I make Pesto. And, who can resist that beautiful emerald green color and that fresh … Continue reading
This can be made with either cake or brownies as the base. You’ll need a 9-inch round or square pan of chocolate cake or brownies. I’ve given the recipe for a brownie base below, but for speed and convenience, a … Continue reading
We serve a lot of salads at The White Oak Inn and I’m always trying to come up with new combinations. I want them to both look pretty and taste good, as well as have interesting textures when you eat … Continue reading
INGREDIENTS Pudding: 12 large eggs 1 – 12 ounce can evaporated milk 1/2 cup 2 % milk 1 teaspoon vanilla 1 teaspoon almond extract 2 tablespoons sugar 4 cups sliced peaches – frozen, fresh or canned About 10 slices of … Continue reading
I’m posting this recipe as a Mothers Day tribute to a very special lady. Not my own mom. A lady who never had children of her own. But someone whose life was dedicated to mothering just the same. My very … Continue reading
When I first posted this recipe in 2010 I had written that I made a batch thinking I could take a photograph after the weekend and by the time I got to it, persons unknown had eaten all of it! … Continue reading
Our theme for the month of February is food for lovers. This is one of my husband’s favorite dishes, and I make it for him for special occasions, like Christmas or his birthday, or just because I love him. For … Continue reading
Soup is one of my favorite things to make. It’s versatile, it’s forgiving, and it makes the whole house smell good. Well, that and it makes everyone who walks in the door salivate. A hearty winter soup is my idea … Continue reading