Tag Archives: Cook

Gift #477: Apple dumplings

Posted on October 26, 2013 by ordinarymiracletoday

Today I had apple dumplings. These are among my favorite desserts and coincidently, one of the first foods I can remember. (The others are my mom’s pumpkin rolls and chicken nuggets). My Nana used to make them for me when … Continue reading →

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Gift #453: Apple cinnamon scones

Posted on September 30, 2013 by ordinarymiracletoday

This week I made some apple cinnamon scones in celebration of fall. The recipe I used can be found here. The scones are made with apples and cinnamon chips and I also added in 1/4 cup chopped walnuts to give … Continue reading →

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Gift #450: Early fall picnic

Posted on September 26, 2013 by ordinarymiracletoday

The weather this week has been incredibly beautiful. It’s been sunny with blue skies and in the mid-70s. It’s absolutely perfect. So much so that staying at work has taken remarkable willpower and dedication. All I want to do is … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged Cheese, Cheese sandwich, Cook, fall, Home, Mozzarella, Olive oil, Outdoors, Pandora, picnic, Sandwiches | 1 Comment

Gift #382: Summer salad

Posted on July 7, 2013 by ordinarymiracletoday

Summer is the season for salads, no doubt about it. And I’ve been enjoying my fair share of them! I’ve tried several that are great, but I think this one might be my favorite. It’s baby romaine and butter … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged Avocado, Cook, Fruit and Vegetable, Home, Lettuce, Pistachio, Poppy seed, Salad | Leave a comment

Gift #173: Brussel sprouts

Posted on November 8, 2012 by ordinarymiracletoday

Oh, how I love brussel sprouts! I think they are my favorite vegetable. It’s quite a change from my childhood, in which I couldn’t stand them. I remember the first time I saw them growing on a stalk, not as … Continue reading →

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GIft #162: Apple galette

Posted on October 27, 2012 by ordinarymiracletoday

Over the weekend I made apple galettes from Fall Baking magazine, a Better Homes and Gardens publication. These are a savory galette; the recipe consists of making a pastry crust with grated gouda cheese, then filling it with Dijon mustard, apple slices, … Continue reading →

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Gift #155: Apple cheesecake bars

Posted on October 20, 2012 by ordinarymiracletoday

I found this recipe on Pinterest (here’s the link) and it called to me… quite loudly. It said “you must make me…now.” And so I complied. I pulled together the ingredients and gave it a whirl last night. The recipe was … Continue reading →

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Gift #106: Fresh, juicy peaches

Posted on August 25, 2012 by ordinarymiracletoday

Today was a day for enjoying the fruits of summer. I had bought some peaches at the farmers market this week and set them out to ripen. I had one at dinner and it was superb. Just as perfect … Continue reading →

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Gift #47: Caprese Salad

Posted on June 19, 2012 by ordinarymiracletoday

Today was very hot and humid and the perfect day for a nice, refreshing salad for supper. My mom and I had this yummy salad when we were at the Denver Botanical Gardens, at the Offshoots Cafe. Isn’t that a … Continue reading →

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