Homesteading on a Blackberry Hilltop
December 1, 2025 We had our friends over for lunch today. They have been putting up backer board in their kitchen for their new tile. Since they have been working so hard, I wanted to make a nice meal for them. Lunch on December 1, 2025 Appetizers Charcuterie Board with the following items: Goat Cheese […]
Read More Making Lunch for FriendsNovember 29, 2025 Since Bruce doesn’t care for turkey, we have some other bird. We’ve had chicken, duck, goose, pheasant, and Cornish hens (AKA little birds). I always have ham, since it wouldn’t feel like Thanksgiving to me without ham. I always get a very small ham, sometimes just a couple of slices. Thanksgiving Menu […]
Read More Thanksgiving DinnerJune 28, 2025 Here’s the menu from our lunch with friends on Wednesday, June 18. Appetizers Charred shishito peppers with salt Dinner Roasted beets and carrots from the garden Yellow wax beans from the garden Roasted garlic Homemade yeast dinner rolls Grilled chicken from the neighbors marinated with lemon juice, olive oil, with rosemary and […]
Read More Summer Lunch MenuDinner Menu from April 13, 2025 Appetizers Brie Cheese and Crackers Salad Caesar’s Salad Dinner Lemon Pepper Roasted New Potatoes Afia Dusted Roasted Mushrooms Rosemary, Thyme and Pepper Lamb Chops Dessert Raspberries with Lemon Honey Whipped Cream
Read More Spring Supper MenuRomantic Mediterranean Dinner Menu from February 14, 2025 Appetizers Stuffed Mushrooms Salad Spinach and Arugula, Topped with Cucumbers and Cherry Tomatoes, Sprinkled with Feta Cheese and Dressed with a Lemon Juice and Olive Oil Herb Dressing Dinner Baked Potatoes Steamed Sugar Snap Peas with Mint Leaves and Honey Infused with Lemon Pan Seared Lamb T-bone […]
Read More Valentine’s Day MenuDinner Party Menu from April 10, 2021 Appetizers Pineapple Sesame Potato Patties with Mint Chutney Fried Paneer with Cucumber Raita Salad Tomato and Green Pepper Salad with Cucumber, New Delhi Style Dinner Chana Masala Carrot and Green Pea Porial Tandoori-Spiced Leg of Lamb Coconut Mint Chutney Cumin Spiced Potatoes Basmati Pilau Cucumber Raita Naan Dessert […]
Read More Indian Flavored Spring Dinner MenuThanksgiving Menu from November 26, 2020 This is a non-traditional Thanksgiving menu. Appetizers Stuffed Mushrooms Salad Baby Salad Greens with Sliced Persimmon, Dressed with a Lemon Poppy Seed Dressing Dinner Green Beans with Pine Nuts Artichoke Potato Gratin Cranberry Mint Chutney Roast Lamb Rack Homemade Cloverleaf Dinner Rolls with Butter Dessert Blueberry Hand Pies
Read More Thanksgiving 2020Thanksgiving Menu from the 1970’s I come from a very large family on both sides. This was what I remember being served at Thanksgiving. Sometimes my Aunt Virginia would make gumbo. Appetizers Boiled Shrimp Cheese Ball and Crackers Deviled Eggs Salad Coleslaw Iceberg Lettuce Garden Salad Macaroni Salad Dinner Creamed Corn Green Beans with Bacon […]
Read More Southern Childhood Thanksgiving MenuDinner Party Menu from September 5, 2020 Appetizers Grilled Andouille Sausage Bites Grilled Figs Stuffed with Goat Cheese Grilled Bacon Wrapped Scallops Salad Salad Greens with a Vinaigrette Dinner Instant Pot Artichoke and Mushroom Risotto Grilled Tuna Steaks Grilled Onions, Eggplant, Tomato, and Zucchini Medley Dessert Grilled Peaches with Raspberry Sauce and Whipped Cream
Read More Labor Day Weekend MenuWith Mardi Gras coming up on February 25, 2020, it will be time for another party! This time, I’ll get pictures and post them! This is my working menu for next year’s party. Mardi Gras Party Menu for February 25, 2020 Nibbles Cajun Boiled Shrimp (Gluten Free) Deviled Eggs (Vegetarian and Gluten Free) Veggie Tray […]
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