Kevin Lee Jacobs

Gardening, Recipes & Home Décor Tips

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...
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Molasses Whole Wheat Bread

Crunchy Cabbage Casserole

I served this Crunchy Cabbage Casserole as a side dish for supper last Sunday, and Fox and I both thought it was divine. What's not to love about layers of cabbage, onion, and potato that are baked, until practically sweet, beneath a tangle of crispy (store-bought) … [Read more...]

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Mid-March 2021 Garden Walk

In mid-March, when the sun is shining, the snow is melting, and spring seems a not-too-distant certainty, I like to steal a few moments in the great outdoors. Would you like to see what I see as I stroll the various gardens here at Clover Hill? Join me. Here's … [Read more...]

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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 … [Read more...]

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Halibut with Mushrooms and Spinach

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...]

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March 2021 House and Garden Chores

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...]

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Spaghetti Carbonara Recipe

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...]

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Cowboy Cookies

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...]

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Baked Gnocchi Passata

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...]

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Chicken Fricassee

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...]

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