Month: May 2020

In honor of National Apple Pie Day, over three dozen bed & breakfasts and boutique hotels are sharing their recipes for scrumptious baked apple goods. It's part of a "Still Inn Business" joint force to help these small business owners stay visible during the COVID-19 shut down. Inn keepers around the world miss their guests. By nature, those in the Bed & Breakfast industry relish welcoming people from other countries into their homes. As one innkeeper said "if the travelers can't come to us, we'll go to the travelers." There are 43 recipes. Following is a snippet of the inns' slice of comfort ! Torta di Mele Italy is know for many things, including their amazing food. Al Nifontano B&B, located in northern Italy, has shared their recipe for a traditional apple tart. Apple Roses This is a fun twist on the traditional dessert. And less calories! Only two apples make six roses. The presentation is beautiful. Give it a try. Apple Pie Forsyth Innkeeper, Tamara, went to culinary school. This is one of the first desserts she learned to make. Tamara says it is the perfect breakfast pastry with coffee. Not too sweet. It's based on a French tart Normande. Oatmeal Crusted Apple Crisp Pie Crisp and pie — yummy! The colonial style Miller-Dunham House in Delaware opened in 2017 and knows how to bake. Enjoy! Apple Crumb Pie This is the way to eat apple pie...no plates needed. Thanks Twin Pine Manor for showing us the correct way to indulge. The inn is located in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania — Amish Country. At any given time you may see a horse and buggy trot by. Here is a complete list of all the participating inns and their recipes. Bon Appetit! Related Posts: How to Cook Mexican Mole From Scratch

Memorial Day gives us pause to remember those in the military who serve our country both past and present. This commemoration began soon after the Civil War, and became a national holiday in 1971. We celebrate the day gathering with family and friends for a picnic. Usually quintessential American food is served — burgers on the grill, apple pie — and a whole lot more. This year with COVID-19, we’ll be celebrating in spirit, instead of together with our loved ones. No doubt, Zoom picnics will ensue. Should you be called upon to make a covered dish for a virtual barbecue, wow viewers by taking conventional dishes up a notch. Here are classic Memorial Day recipes with a twist ! Hot Dogs With Quick Cast-Iron Beans Beans and franks are at many Memorial Day picnics. But, instead of beans from a can, this year try an easy to cook version.  INGREDIENTS: Canola oil for grill grate 1Tbl. olive oil 1 small onion, diced 1 (15-ounce) can small white beans, rinsed 4 plum tomatoes, chopped 2 cloves garlic, chopped 2 Tbl. molasses Salt & pepper 2 tsp. red wine vinegar 2 tsp. Worcestershire sauce 6 hot dogs 6 hot dog buns Ketchup, mustard, and relish for serving Set up grill for direct and indirect heat. Once grates are hot, lightly grease with canola oil. Heat olive oil in a 9-inch cast-iron skillet over direct heat. Add onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until translucent, 2 to 4 minutes. Add beans, tomatoes, garlic, and molasses. Season with salt and pepper. Transfer skillet to indirect heat. Cook, stirring occasionally, until tomatoes break down, 15 to 20 minutes. Remove from grill. Stir in vinegar and Worcestershire. Grill hot dogs over direct heat turning occasionally, until warmed through, 5 to 6 minutes. Lastly, Grill buns, if

National Lemonade Day is the first Sunday in May. Started in 2007 by computer network guru, Michael Holthouse and his wife Lisa, their mission was to empower youth to become tomorrows entrepreneurs by teaching them to operate a lemonade stand. During this COVID-19 pandemic, it seems like the world is giving us lots of lemons. As adults, there are ways we can turn them into "lemonade".  The citrus’ versatility reaches far beyond the childhood drink. Its folded into everyday life in myriad ways, including food, aroma and decor. The fresh smell is an instant pick-me-up, as are household linens tastefully festooned with it’s image. Having been isolated in our homes for the past six weeks, let’s embrace the little yellow fruit with so many uses to brighten up our households! In honor of National Lemonade Day, here are a few items to make lemonade out of lemons! Lemon Print Table Linens When visiting French shops, I notice they often use the uplifting citron pattern on their table linens. Sun yellow and olive green tones on 100% cotton like the ones above connotes a fresh summertime meal with family and friends. It’s an easy way to spruce up your kitchen. Place a vase of white daisies in the middle and voilà! The History of Limones Italy’s Amalfi Coast is know for its special lemons — sfusato amalfitano. Their wrinkled skin and amazing aroma made these limones popular worldwide. Italians cook with every part of the fruit, including its leaves. Author Helena Attlee writes beautifully about Italy’s history of citrus in her book “The Land Where Lemons Grow.” She explores Garada’s lemon houses and bergamot groves. Although not a cookbook, it includes interviews with locals in the industry, resulting in old family recipes few have access. And we learn lemons' place in