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I don’t know what spring has been like for the rest of you, but here in central California it’s been unseasonably HOT. While I’m not quite ready for summer to begin, our tomatoes and peppers sure have been loving the heat! (...)Continue reading A Peek into the Garden © Pinch My Salt, 2013. | Permalink: [...]
As many of you know, my fiance and I have recently purchased a house and after 20 years of moving around the country and the world, I have moved back to my small hometown. Although the physical move this time around was only a distance of about 40 miles, it has been quite a journey. [...]
In the box this week from T & D Willey Farms CSA: rutabaga, red potatoes, savoy spinach, red leaf lettuce, carrots, parsley, oranges, kiwis, and eggs. Woohoo! © Pinch My Salt, 2013. | Permalink: http://pinchmysalt.com/wordless-wednesday-weve-joined-our-local-csa/ | Feed enhanced by Better Feed from Ozh
Have you eaten too many chocolate bunnies and deviled eggs lately? This pink grapefruit and avocado salad is a delicious way to transition into healthier spring eating. We’re actually on the tail end of citrus season around here, but the pink grapefruit that arrived in my CSA box reminded me of this salad I made [...]
I decided to look back through my blog posts of 2012 and pull together a few standout recipes that I will definitely be making again and again. First up is this somewhat unusual spring appetizer that I made with some of our delicious local strawberries. I can’t wait til next spring when I’ll be able [...]
Christmas isn’t here yet, but I’m already craving cookies like crazy. This morning I was looking through different cookie recipes I’ve posted in the past and I ran across this recipe for Brown Sugar Shortbread that was hidden in a post about Lemon Shortbread from a few years back. Since these cookies are so delicious, [...]
When it comes to dried fruit, cranberries do not top my list of favorites. I love raisins, prunes, dried apricots, dried peaches, and dried tart cherries any time of the year, but it’s rare to find a bag of dried cranberries in my pantry most of the time. However, when Thanksgiving rolls around, I start [...]
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I don’t normally use this space to announce sales or shopping deals, but today on Facebook I noticed that King Arthur Flour is offering completely free shipping on orders of $60 or more until tomorrow (Sunday, November 25) at midnight. For years, King Arthur Flour has been one of my favorite places to shop [...]
Originally published in November of 2010, this post has been updated and pulled forward from the archives. I hope you all had a wonderful Thanksgiving! If you’re lucky, you still have lots of leftover turkey for sandwiches. This Curried Turkey Salad with Apples, Cranberries, and Walnuts is one of my favorites.(...)Continue reading What to do [...]
We spent Thanksgiving at my grandparents’ house so I didn’t have to worry about making an entire Thanksgiving meal. I was really only in charge of pies this year, but at the last minute decided I’d also try this Broccoli Cheese Casserole from Simply Recipes. It was easy to make and everyone enjoyed it.(...)Continue reading [...]
Did I mention that our new backyard comes with a fig tree? © Pinch My Salt, 2012. | Permalink: http://pinchmysalt.com/wordless-wednesday-baby-figs/ | Feed enhanced by Better Feed from Ozh
Here’s another recipe from the past that I’m pulling forward to share with you again. This Apple Galette recipe was originally posted in October of 2008. Fall is here, the holidays are near, and the season of eating is officially upon us. For me, that means it’s time for apple pie. This is my third [...]
Maple Rosemary Glazed Walnuts Baked White Bean Dip with Rosemary and Parmesan Sweet and Spicy Chinese Five Spice Roasted Almonds Fresh Tomatillo Salsa Smoked Tuna Dip Other Thanksgiving Appetizer Ideas from around the web: Sweet and Spicy Roasted Nuts from What’s Gaby Cooking Quick and Easy Artichoke Dip from Simply Recipes Sugar and Spice Candied [...]
Hummingbird instagram by Phil. © Pinch My Salt, 2012. | Permalink: http://pinchmysalt.com/silent-sunday-hummingbird/ | Feed enhanced by Better Feed from Ozh
Butternut Squash and Sweet Potato Gratin Green Beans with Tart Cherry Balsamic Glaze Spaghetti Squash Gratin Mashed Potatoes with Cream Cheese and Sour Cream © Pinch My Salt, 2012. | Permalink: http://pinchmysalt.com/thanksgiving-side-dish-ideas/ | Feed enhanced by Better Feed from Ozh
We had kitchen cabinets installed at the new house today, but there wasn’t much I could do except stand around and get in the way of the installers. Instead, I grabbed my camera and wandered around the backyard. It was raining, but just barely.(...)Continue reading Exploring My New Backyard © Pinch My Salt, 2012. | [...]
Here’s a favorite scone recipe that I’m pulling forward from the first year of my blog. This one features dried apricots in place of the more traditional currants. The slightly tart bursts of apricot are a wonderful addition to the rich, tender cream scone. I hope you enjoy this blast from the past, which was [...]
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I woke up this morning thinking about making pumpkin pie bars. I’ve never made anything quite like this before, but Phil has been asking for pumpkin pie for a month now and I’m one of those people who only bakes pumpkin pie for Thanksgiving and Christmas. To me it just seems wrong to eat it [...]
Once again I was at the new house today – working a little and supervising a lot. I needed to meet the window guy fairly early and was running late so I put my oatmeal into a plastic container, grabbed my travel mug of coffee, and ran out the door. While the windows were being [...]
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It turns out that the new house comes with a cat. There are actually a few stray cats that hang around the neighborhood, including my yard, but this long-haired calico is the only one who has decided to permanently adopt me, as well as the house.(...)Continue reading The New Cat © Pinch My Salt, 2012. [...]
Last night I received a frantic voicemail from our plumber telling me that the brand new gas water heater that we had just relocated 10 feet from its original location in the garage was now making a horrible noise that he’d never heard before and he was afraid to leave it on. I called him [...]
I haven’t been cooking much lately because we’ve been so busy, but every once in a while I get an urge to make something strange like these whole wheat pigs in a blanket. They made a fun and fairly quick lunch and were surprisingly delicious. I wasn’t planning on writing about them, but they turned [...]
(...)Continue reading Wordless Wednesday: Closing the Cabin for Winter © Pinch My Salt, 2012. | Permalink: http://pinchmysalt.com/wordless-wednesday-closing-the-cabin-for-winter/ | Feed enhanced by Better Feed from Ozh
This was originally posted on election day four years ago, but I’m updating and bringing it forward because I have the same message for you today and these oven-baked sweet potato fries with rosemary and garlic are just as appealing to me now as they were back then. These delicious baked sweet potato fries have [...]
There are tons of food blogger cookbooks that have been released in the last few years – many of them written by bloggers I know and admire, which is really cool. The few that I actually own are great and I’d love to own every single one someday. Although a meager budget and lack of [...]
I’m not just a pretty face, I also make darn good ice cream. © Pinch My Salt, 2012. | Permalink: http://pinchmysalt.com/silent-sunday-a-visit-to-negranti-dairy-and-artisan-creamery/ | Feed enhanced by Better Feed from Ozh
I had this delicious apple carrot salad with cilantro and feta for lunch today and although I’ve never combined these exact flavors before, I’m really happy that I gave it a try. The sweetness of the apples and carrots is cut by a tart lemon vinaigrette and the cilantro and feta turn an ordinary side [...]
I am usually quite skeptical of all of these National (insert type of unhealthy food here) Days that are being announced with increasing frequency all over Facebook and Twitter. If you search the internet you’ll find that there is an unofficial American food holiday attached to every single day of the year. (...)Continue reading National Deviled [...]
Well, it’s here again. November is National Blog Posting Month – the time of year when a whole bunch of crazy bloggers commit to updating their blogs every single day for an entire month. I’ve done it twice before, but 2008 was the last year I was brave enough to join in. Has it really [...]
It’s time for pumpkin recipes again! Click any of the photos above to be taken to the recipe. Enjoy! © Pinch My Salt, 2012. | Permalink: http://pinchmysalt.com/pumpkin-recipes/ | Feed enhanced by Better Feed from Ozh
I spent the afternoon at the Mariposa County Fair with my friends Ron and Ruby and their two little girls. It’s been a while since I’ve been to a small fair like this one and it turned out to be a lot of fun! It wasn’t crowded, was really clean, and had plenty of rides [...]
Life has been crazy lately. The days that I would love to be cooking, baking, and blogging, I am busy with these crazy life things. The days that I have free, I end up sick in bed or busy playing catch up around the house. You’ve had months like that, right? Well today I decided [...]
Several years ago, while finishing college in Eugene and living with my then new (but now ex) in-laws, I ran across a recipe online for a coleslaw with bacon and blue cheese. The finished salad was decorated with cherry tomatoes and called Red, White, and Blue Slaw Salad. I loved the idea of coleslaw with [...]
Yesterday I had a craving for grilled hot dogs. It doesn’t happen often, but when a craving for a childhood treat comes on, sometimes it’s very difficult to shake. So, yesterday afternoon I decided we would grill hot dogs for dinner. The problem was that I didn’t want to eat store-bought buns. I don’t eat [...]
One of the many things I love about being back in central California is that I’m near my family again. My grandparents are only 30 minutes away and it’s just an hour’s drive to see my Dad, who lives in the foothills of the Sierra Nevada near a tiny little mountain town called North Fork. [...]
While living in Sicily, my diet revolved around a few main staples during the warmer months: tomatoes, basil, mozzarella, olive oil, and bread. I never grew tired of simple dishes like Insalata Caprese and Bruschetta al Pomodoro and I don’t think I ever will. Each year, as the weather warms up, I start looking forward [...]
Click on the images above to view the recipes. Other Valentine’s Day ideas from around the Web: Valentine’s Day Ideas on Pinterest 101 Valentine’s Day Recipes from Recipe Girl Valentine’s Day Recipes from Simply Recipes Valentine’s Day Desserts from Brown-Eyed Baker Valentine’s Day Recipes from Cafe Fernando Valentine’s Day Recipes from Kalyn’s Kitch
It’s hard to believe that it’s been over seven years since we brought home a scrawny stray kitten to terrorize Smack. It wasn’t exactly love at first sight. She looks quite a bit different now. © Pinch My Salt, 2012. | Permalink: http://pinchmysalt.com/wordless-wednesday-learning-to-live-together/ | Feed enhanced by Better Feed from Ozh
Did you watch the Super Bowl yesterday? Did you eat way too much junk food and/or consume a few too many adult beverages? I bet a lot of you did. While I didn’t drink (or watch much of the game), I took full advantage of the Super Bowl Sunday excuse to eat junk food, including [...]
Food Blog Friday is back and this week I’m featuring some delicious Coconut Bars from Elana’s Pantry. These moist dessert bars are packed with coconut flavor and made with all natural ingredients. They are grain and gluten-free and lightly sweetened with honey rather than processed sugar.(...)Continue reading Food Blog Friday: Coconut Bars from Elana’s Pantry [...]
Simple instructions for making this delicious citrus-infused finishing salt can be found at 101 Cookbooks. © Pinch My Salt, 2012. | Permalink: http://pinchmysalt.com/wordless-wednesday-homemade-citrus-salt/ | Feed enhanced by Better Feed from Ozh
Simple instructions for making this delicious citrus-infused finishing salt can be found at 101 Cookbooks. © Pinch My Salt, 2012. | Permalink: http://pinchmysalt.com/2012/02/01/wordless-wednesday-homemade-citrus-salt/ | Feed enhanced by Better Feed from Ozh
One of the best gifts I received this year was the gift of bread. No, I wasn’t given a loaf of bread, but I was given a tool that allowed me to bake the best bread of my life. (...)Continue reading Baking from Tartine Bread © Pinch My Salt, 2012. | Permalink: http://pinchmysalt.com/baking-from-tartine-bread/ | Feed enhanced [...]
One of the best gifts I received this year was the gift of bread. No, I wasn’t given a loaf of bread, but I was given a tool that allowed me to bake the best bread of my life. (...)Continue reading Baking from Tartine Bread © Pinch My Salt, 2012. | Permalink: http://pinchmysalt.com/2012/01/05/baking-from-tartine-bread/ | Feed enhanced [...]
Smoky Spiced Black-Eyed Peas with Bacon (...)Continue reading Favorite Recipes of 2011 © Pinch My Salt, 2011. | Permalink: http://pinchmysalt.com/favorite-recipes-of-2011/ | Feed enhanced by Better Feed from Ozh
