Author Archives: Donalyn

Hiding – just like springtime

Posted on March 14, 2011 by Donalyn

We’ve had a few hints of spring, a day here or there with some rather balmy temperatures, some bright sunshine and a breathe of benevolent spring air. But then? Back down in the 20’s, or even the teens and an … Continue reading →

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Ale Braised Pot Roast

Posted on March 10, 2011 by Donalyn

Why ale for braising a pot roast? Because the flavors are SO good together, and the ale, along with the tomatoes, helps to tenderize the beef. This is actually an update on the pot roast I used to make when … Continue reading →

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Beautiful – but enough already!

Posted on March 9, 2011 by Donalyn

This last weekend, we got something over 20 inches of snow. So you might think I rushed out to take these photos then, right? Nope – there was too much snow to go taking any pictures at all. It took … Continue reading →

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Fresh Ginger Molasses Cookies

Posted on March 4, 2011 by Donalyn

This recipe has been updated and moved to the new blog – you can now find it HERE.

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The good part of winter

Posted on March 1, 2011 by Donalyn

Yeah – so the other day, I was complaining about winter a little bit. And, for those of you who hang around on a regular basis, you know that I rather like winter. Up to point that is. I want … Continue reading →

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