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Tapping My Maple Trees

Tapping My Maple Trees

Late last winter I discovered that trees other than sugar maple could be tapped and the sap turned into syrup. I was very excited to try this with our two silver maple trees, but it was too late in the winter for me to gather 

Panna Cotta

Panna Cotta

We like having dessert as much as the next family, but we generally prefer something simple and not too sweet. This Panna Cotta recipe is just the thing for those occasions. Adjust the sweetener depending on the level of sweetness you prefer.   Panna Cotta 

Quiche Lorraine

Quiche Lorraine

There are so many varieties of quiche, and I have occasionally made quiches with other fillings,  but I usually fall back on Quiche Lorraine. Hot for dinner, or cold the next day in my lunch, it’s one of our favorites.           

Peppermint Bark Cookies

Peppermint Bark Cookies

I discovered this recipe a few years ago, and it’s become a ‘must bake’ for our family every December. No matter how busy, we always find time to fit it in. The recipe makes soft, airy cookies with intense chocolate flavor that contrasts beautifully with