Sunday's have always been a day for family. We would prep and pop a roast or a ham in the oven, spend the morning whipping up a decadent dessert for the evening and spend time talking, listening and laughing with the entire household gathered in one room. Folks are getting busy, children grow older, and … Continue reading Sunday Desserts; The Ripe and Juicy Peach
Category: Cooking at Home with Karie Engels
Montana Huckleberry Pie and Late Summer Days
An early morning wake up call in late summer meant we were headed farther up in to the mountains to hunt for huckleberries. My sister, cousins and I hurriedly donned our shorts and t-shirts remembering the number one rule. When heading up where the bears were foraging for berries too, grandmother made sure we at … Continue reading Montana Huckleberry Pie and Late Summer Days
A Taste of Summer Magick; Blackberry Delights
Late summer holds my heart for so many reasons and one of them is this tasty black fruit. As a child I spent many hours picking, eating and reaching my scratched up arms deep in to the thick brambles to ensure I didn't miss a berry. When I finished, I ran to the house and … Continue reading A Taste of Summer Magick; Blackberry Delights
Pulled Pork Nachos and all the Trimmings
Every once in a while a need kicks in for a backyard getaway with good beer, great margaritas and a big platter of finger food, nachos. What I love about this simple snack is how many ways it can be prepared. I have one family with several different "types" of appetites. So when preparing a … Continue reading Pulled Pork Nachos and all the Trimmings
Wicked Bourbon and Peach Temptations
Hot summer days have me craving the juicy peach, and I love walking the market in search of the best sweethearts of summer. If they aren't available yet in your local farmers market or roadside stand, they soon will be. Bourbon Peach Cobbler by Tyler Florence ( my fav ) for Food Network. While searching … Continue reading Wicked Bourbon and Peach Temptations
Lighten up with Great Salads that are good for the Bod
The holidays are full of love, laughter and great fellowship. Spending time with friends, family and a ton of prep time in the kitchen, seems to leave very little will power when it comes to sampling every item as it heads to the table. So, for the next few days after a big celebration and … Continue reading Lighten up with Great Salads that are good for the Bod
Raspberry Delights and a Boozy Sorbet
Traditionally raspberries were a mid-summer fruit, but with today's growing technology they are attainable all year round. So whipping up tasty summer-like treats during all four seasons simply takes a trip to your local farmers' market when they are in season and a trip to your local grocer when they are not. Pie Crazy-Red Raspberry … Continue reading Raspberry Delights and a Boozy Sorbet
Delicious Summer Blueberry Delights
Blueberries have always been a favorite of mine and I love the fact that so many foods can be prepared using this dusky-hued little blue button. Here at our home we use them regularly in and on our pancakes and smoothies, and they work well in many other culinary delights. Slavinsky Blueberry Muffins aka The … Continue reading Delicious Summer Blueberry Delights
