My Scottish heritage means the world to me. It started with a genealogy fascination, and then I had the chance to go to Scotland itself! I was seventeen and being in Scotland felt more like home than New England did. When I returned three years later, this time on my own, I was slightly worried […]
Traditions abound in my family and every Thanksgiving of my life carries with it the memories of sitting around the table with a large and boisterous group. Babies have grown to adults, elders have passed on and we cling to tradition. Thanksgivings of my childhood were spent a mere quarter mile down the road at […]
My paternal grandmother, Laura Jean Ross Jones, was born on a farm in 84, Pennsylvania. Yes, 84, PA, home of 84 Lumber, a small town south of Pittsburgh, PA. Her father, Frank Ross was a farmer and banker and lost a lot of money during the Great Depression. My grandmother was a baker, she made […]
It is common around the holidays to think of our families, both those who are with us and others who have passed away. As the costumed festival of Halloween passes I have spent some time contemplating the other side of Halloween; remembering the dead. In my family food has always been a common language and […]
Print Apple Crisp Servings 6 people Ingredients 4 Cups Mixed Apple Varieties Cut into small pieces 2 TBS Lemon Juice or Apple Cider 1/3 plus 1/2 Cup Brown Sugar Divided 1/2 Cup Rolled Oats Not quick cook 1/4 Cup Unbleached White Flour 1 TSP Cinnamon 1/4 TSP Nutmeg Pinch Salt 1/2 Cup Unsalted Butter […]
Print Spicy Breakfast Quesadilla Prep Time 5 minutes Cook Time 6 minutes Total Time 11 minutes Servings 2 people Ingredients 4 Large Eggs 4 oz Cabot Clothbound Cheddar grated and divided in two portions 1 Small green or red pepper Chopped 1 Small Jalapeno pepper Seeded and Minced 2 Scallions Minced 1 TBS Unsalted […]
Print Ron’s Tomato Basil Soup Course Soup Cuisine American Prep Time 10 minutes Cook Time 1 hour 5 minutes Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes Servings 6 to 8 people Ingredients 2 28 oz cans of diced tomatoes 1 8 oz can of tomato sauce 1 Medium onion diced 1 Large carrot diced ½ […]
Print Coconut Oil and Cocoa Nib Granola This coconut oil and cocoa nib granola is a breeze to make and tastes great overtop yogurt or eaten straight from the jar. Plus it’s perfect mix of salty and sweet. You’ll be eating this all year long! Ingredients INGREDIENTS: 2 cups oatmeal 1 cup coconut 1/2 cup […]
