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Patio Pergola Project, Part One

Any house or garden projects happening for you? The global pandemic has compelled Fox and me to tackle some necessary-for-us upgrades. As you might recall, last summer we purchased an upright freezer. We also installed a whole-house generator. And today as I write this, we are increasing the size of...

Homemade Sandwich Buns

Probably I was a French baker in a previous life. How else can I explain my great passion for yeast dough? I love to mix it, knead it, shape it, and -- after it has been baked -- eat it! Today's recipe is for the Homemade Sandwich Buns you see...

Fruity Pebbles Bars

This recipe for Fruity Pebbles Bars comes to us from Fred and Wilma Flintstone of Bedrock, New York. The bars are sweet, gooey, and as colorful as a basket of Easter eggs. They are a cinch to make in just 5 minutes. All you need is a bowl, a spatula,...

Sage Chicken Thighs (Full Dinner)

Chicken Thighs with Sage, Roasted Cabbage, and Sweet Potato Medallions is in heavy dinner rotation at my house. Why? Because the meal is low in carbs and sky-high in flavor. Fresh sage infuses the chicken with a tantalizing smoky-herby perfume. And what's not to love about naturally-sweet cabbage and sweet...

Country Meatloaf

Last Sunday, because the frigid weather demanded it, I fixed a hearty "country" meal with meatloaf and two vegetable sides. The carrot-rich, tomato paste-topped meatloaf was too delicious not to share, so I made it again on Monday, and produced the step-by-step recipe for you! Here goes: Country Meatloaf To...

Molasses Whole Wheat Bread

Moist, light, and aromatic, this Molasses Whole Wheat Bread is THE best "healthy" bread I've ever baked. It's an easy thing to mix and knead. Like my Basic White Bread, all you need is a bowl, a loaf pan, and at least one clean hand! Here's the recipe in both...

House Tour Part 1: Entrance Hall and Staircase

This week, just for fun, I filmed a tour of Clover Hill -- the 1826 house that my spouse and I are restoring. This particular episode includes a brief history of the house, and a walk through its large, L-shaped entrance hall. To watch the video, just click the "play"...

How I Smother Weeds with Newspaper

WHEN WEEDS INVADE MY PERENNIAL BEDS, I don't get mad -- I get newspaper. Newspaper-mulching, as we have discussed before, makes weeds disappear instantly. And it prevents them from re-emerging for an entire season, if not longer. I newspaper-mulched one of my weed-choked beds just this morning. Would you like...

Country Meatloaf

BY Kevin Lee Jacobs | March 10, 2021 14 Comments

Halibut with Mushrooms and Spinach

BY Kevin Lee Jacobs | March 6, 2021 19 Comments

When I received my first Covid vaccination on Thursday, the experience felt like a gleam of light pointing to the end of our year- long pandemic. Have we actually cooked 365 dinners in as many days? It certainly feels that way! For day 366 I'd like to offer you Mr. … [Read more...]

March 2021 House and Garden Chores

BY Kevin Lee Jacobs | February 28, 2021 10 Comments

Happy first day of March, everyone! The gardens here at Clover Hill are an absolute mess just now, with some areas squishy and thawed, and other places frozen beneath snow. We won't be opening the pool this month, but we WILL attempt the following March House and Garden … [Read more...]

Spaghetti Carbonara Recipe

BY Kevin Lee Jacobs | February 25, 2021 15 Comments

I love Spaghetti Carbonara! It's glossy. It's glorious. It's shockingly fast to make. I make it the so-called "Roman" way, with just pasta, pork, pepper, cheese, and eggs. Some folks add garlic to the mix, but the Roman version is (supposedly) garlic-free. It's … [Read more...]

Cowboy Cookies

BY Kevin Lee Jacobs | February 21, 2021 17 Comments

Cowboy Cookies travel under numerous aliases. You might know them as "Kitchen Sink Cookies," "Everything Cookies," or "Texas Cookies." By any name, these big, bold biscuits are yee-haw delicious! I make mine with rolled oats, slivered almonds, unsweetened coconut, and … [Read more...]

Baked Gnocchi Passata

BY Kevin Lee Jacobs | February 13, 2021 17 Comments

Let me be the man who introduced you to Baked Gnocchi Passata! I'm talking about tender gnocchi, pure tomato puree (a/k/a "passata"), baby spinach leaves, fragrant herbs, sliced black olives, and a lid of three cheeses. It's the kind of February comfort food that says … [Read more...]

Chicken Fricassee

BY Kevin Lee Jacobs | February 4, 2021 40 Comments

Chicken, veggies, herbs, wine, and cream -- what's not to love about Chicken Fricassee? Here's my step-by-step recipe for this one-pan classic: Chicken Fricassee: The video, step-by-step, and printable recipes I made this dish the other day and filmed the whole … [Read more...]

Cinnamon Swirl Raisin Bread

BY Kevin Lee Jacobs | January 31, 2021 15 Comments

Ah, Cinnamon Swirl Raisin Bread. I made it. Ate it. Loved it. I think you'll love it, too! Here's the easy (yes, easy) recipe for this hand-made loaf that is delicious, decorative, and downright addicting: The recipe begins with the ingredients for Basic White Bread. … [Read more...]

Black and Decker 8-Cup Food Processor: My Review

BY Kevin Lee Jacobs | January 26, 2021 73 Comments

When it comes to food processors, price isn't always commensurate with quality. As proof, consider my 12-cup capacity, $250 Cuisinart food processor. It bit the dust last week, after less than three years of use! Rather than buy another expensive processor, I decided … [Read more...]

Linguine with Mushrooms and Kale

BY Kevin Lee Jacobs | January 13, 2021 19 Comments

Linguine with Mushrooms and Kale. I made this colorful symphony for dinner last night, and mama mia! -- my taste buds did a happy dance. Fresh lemon juice brightens the works and eliminates any bitterness from the greenery. And should I mention that the dish comes … [Read more...]

Easy Shortbread Cookies

BY Kevin Lee Jacobs | January 9, 2021 32 Comments

Looking for a cookie that requires just 4 basic ingredients? Make my Easy Shortbread Cookies! These are better than anything you can buy at the store. The biscuits are slightly sweet, slightly salty, and deliciously dense. And if I can make them, YOU can make them! … [Read more...]

Sheet Pan Dinner with Delicata Squash, Apple, and Sausage

BY Kevin Lee Jacobs | January 2, 2021 18 Comments

Can we all agree that a new year deserves a rockin' new sheet pan dinner? This one, which Mr. Fox and I have fallen passionately in love with, features Delicata squash, diced apples, and sweet Italian sausage. It's easy to prep, fast to cook, and divine to devour. … [Read more...]

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