Author Archives: Donalyn

It’s a Killer!

Like all good things, the beautiful summer we had here in Upstate NY had to come to an end, and last week, a killing frost stopped the flow of veggies like tomatoes and peppers, summer squash and green beans. We … Continue reading

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Jalapeno Bacon Cornbread

This post has been updated and moved to the new blog. You can find it here: Jalapeno Bacon Cornbread on The Creekside Cook

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Spiced Apple Clafoutis

When it comes to baking, this is just a wonderful time of year. Upstate New York is a huge producer of apples and since we are so near the Finger Lakes, prices are great right now. While it may be … Continue reading

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Achooo! or One of my favorite flowers: Heleniums

This post has been moved to my new blog. You can find it here: Heleniums on The Creekside Cook

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Fresh Ginger Blondies

If you are not a fan of chewy, rich blondies, you should probably just skip over this post. Or if you aren’t enamored of the zingy spice of fresh ginger, combined with bittersweet chocolate. Maybe you don’t care for the … Continue reading

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