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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...

Coquilles St. Jacques (Vlog plus printable recipe)

BY Kevin Lee Jacobs | December 29, 2020 10 Comments

Take some naturally-sweet scallops, drape them in wine and cream, spoon them into scallop shells (or a small baking dish), pop them under the broiler until brown and bubbly, and what will you have? A fabulous French first course or main course called Coquilles St. … [Read more...]

Tourtiere (Christmas Meat Pie)

BY Kevin Lee Jacobs | December 24, 2020 38 Comments

Tourtiere is a traditional French-Canadian Christmas meat pie. If you haven't yet tried it, you must. What's not to love about holiday-spiced ground meats that are bound together with mashed potatoes and then enclosed in two lovely layers of all-butter pastry dough? I … [Read more...]

Holiday Cookie Roundup

BY Kevin Lee Jacobs | December 13, 2020 9 Comments

I'll admit that Christmas 2020 will be very different from all previous (and, we hope, all future) Christmases. Fox and I will not be hosting our annual holiday party for 60-plus guests this year. But we will have cookies! And to prove this point, here are seven … [Read more...]

Fluffy Homemade Dinner Rolls

BY Kevin Lee Jacobs | December 7, 2020 34 Comments

I love these dinner rolls. They are soft and pillow-y, and as fluffy as a cloud. And they are not at all difficult to make! If I can make them, then you can make them! Here's the recipe in video and printable formats: Fluffy Homemade Dinner Rolls Do I seem a little … [Read more...]

Some Personal News

BY Kevin Lee Jacobs | November 29, 2020 300 Comments

Hi everyone! So sorry I've been absent these past few days. Remember my foot issue? The swelling wasn't decreasing, even when I used crutches to move about. After receiving three incorrect diagnoses from three doctors, I finally saw another doctor who said "Get thee to … [Read more...]

Kevin’s Gift Guide for Bakers and Cooks

BY Kevin Lee Jacobs | November 26, 2020 22 Comments

Need some gift-ideas for the cook in your life? Maybe I can help. Here are the culinary workhorses in my own kitchen, all saddled up for you: Kevin's Gift Guide for Cooks and Bakers Note: Most of these items can be purchased from local kitchen-supply stores. I've … [Read more...]

Chili con Fritos

BY Kevin Lee Jacobs | November 22, 2020 11 Comments

Say "hello" to Chili con Fritos! I perfected this recipe during the early days of the pandemic, when we all had to get creative with our collection of pantry staples. The chili is just the way … [Read more...]

New, Improved Pumpkin Spiced Cinnamon Rolls

BY Kevin Lee Jacobs | November 21, 2020 13 Comments

Do you remember the pumpkin-enhanced cinnamon rolls I made back in 2014? Last week, after my friend Jerry told me that he still makes the rolls and gives them away to neighbors at Thanksgiving time, I decided to make another batch for myself. Only this time, I added an … [Read more...]

Thanksgiving 2020 Recipe Roundup

BY Kevin Lee Jacobs | November 15, 2020 30 Comments

Need some Thanksgiving Dinner inspiration? I have a first course soup, a main course turkey, seven sexy sides, and five decadent desserts to share with you! I also have a few words to say about how we are celebrating during the global pandemic: This year, because … [Read more...]

Skillet Dinner: Bacon, Eggs, and Coleslaw

BY Kevin Lee Jacobs | November 8, 2020 24 Comments

It's been a newsy week! And my tummy was in knots for most of it. To calm body and soul, I turned to one of my favorite recipes on this site: Bacon, Eggs, Coleslaw, and Cheese. It's a simple skillet supper for two, and of course it's divinely delicious! Here's the video … [Read more...]

My Perforated Pie Pan Trial/Winners Announced

BY Kevin Lee Jacobs | November 8, 2020 664 Comments

Per the little number generator at Random.org, the winners are #86 Michele, #130 Joy, and #314 Christopher. To collect your loot, just send me a note (click here) and be sure to include your shipping … [Read more...]

Butternut Squash Pie

BY Kevin Lee Jacobs | October 31, 2020 14 Comments

I love every component of this Butternut Squash Pie. I love the all-butter pastry crust. I love the thin layer of crushed gingersnap cookies. I love the light, airy, cinnamon-scented butternut squash filling. Ready for a new taste sensation? I made a video and wrote out … [Read more...]

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