I've always found it interesting when things are called "butter" that don't contain any actual butter. Cocoa butter. Apple butter. Peanut butter. Almond butter. What is it about the word butter that conjures up the idea of something creamy, rich and indulgent? When something is … [Read more...] about Easy Homemade Pumpkin Butter
Sauces
Shells with Creamy Blush Sauce
It's no secret that winter is my least favorite season, but I've learned to appreciate and almost enjoy it - largely due to food. Winter is the perfect excuse to be cozy, a little more lazy and a lot more indulgent. I look forward to snow days where we can all just slow down for … [Read more...] about Shells with Creamy Blush Sauce
Slow-Cooked Apple Butter
When I was a kid, a jar of apple butter in the fridge was a sure sign that fall had arrived. My dad was the only one who ate it and, as with most other things, he was methodical about it. Every morning he would toast a piece of white bread, sit down at the kitchen table with the … [Read more...] about Slow-Cooked Apple Butter
Basil Pesto Linguine w/ Parmesan Fricos
Italian food is brilliant in so many ways, but my favorite thing about it is its simplicity. The greatest Italian dishes I've had in my life - especially the ones I've had in Italy - are made with just a few, simple ingredients. When thoughtfully prepared and of the highest … [Read more...] about Basil Pesto Linguine w/ Parmesan Fricos
