Check out my newest bread recipe that was featured on the CEO magazine blog Here is the link – http://www.ceosofrva.com/#!Rosemary-Buttermilk-Bread/c1tlc/562ecb1d0cf24d7704e60996 I have also pasted it below. Enjoy! Rosemary Buttermilk Bread October 26, 2015 Guest: Carol Melim Looking for a quick and easy savory bread to serve with fall stews and soups? […]
Month: October 2015
Interesting Find – Red Truck Bakery, Marshall, VA
My first post regarding award winning Red Truck Bakery was last year when I visited their Warrenton, VA bakery during December. Today, I visited their new and expanded bakery in Marshall, VA. In my opinion this is a must stop when visiting Virginia’s Hunt Country. My first impression was what a great vibe this place […]
Goat Cheese Appetizer with Vegetables
I am a fan of goat cheese and use it every chance I get on salads, pizzas, main dishes and appetizers. This appetizer is a real winner! Warm goat cheese topped with vegetables and served on plain water crackers. Get the cocktails ready – it is time to party!
Pumpkin Muffins
It’s that time of year – everything pumpkin! After I just arranged two pumpkins on our front porch, I thought it was time to bring out the pumpkin recipes. This muffin recipe has a surprise cream cheese filling. Perfect to have with a hot cup of coffee or tea on the chilly mornings. These can […]
Interesting Find – Millie’s Diner, Richmond, VA
When traveling, I always seek new and interesting places in towns where we travel. I just love the convenience of searching on my phone for those just perfect places to try. While traveling this past weekend to Richmond, VA, I began my search for that perfect breakfast restaurant in Richmond for Sunday morning. After a […]
Italian Sausage Soup
Fall days, cool nights – it’s soup time. I always love making a large batch of soup and freezing leftover soup for those busy days when I just don’t want to cook or time is running short. I always cook pasta for soups separately in additional broth. Then I add the pasta to the soup […]
Easy Chocolate Loaf Cake
I always shake my head when I think about cake mixes. I cannot think of one good reason to purchase a cake mix. I especially do not like the preservatives that are added into any prepared foods including cake mixes. Check out the ingredient list below of a popular dark chocolate cake mix. Sugar, Enriched […]
Smoked Salmon Dip
This summer when we were on our way to Kentucky and ready to hit the Bourbon Trail; our first stop was the Meridian Hotel in Indianapolis IN and their Spoke and Steel restaurant . Our first course was their smoked salmon dip with potato chips. When you remember what you ate after a few months, you know you […]
Apple Slices with Caramel Rum Dip
Looking for a sweet alternate to a traditional dessert. Apple Slices with Caramel Rum Dip will be the perfect choice. This is my go to easy to make caramel sauce. I add a splash of Dark Jamaican Rum after cooking and it is just delicious with apple slices. This sauce is so easy to prepare […]
Beef Shanks in Red Wine
Beef Shanks – who would ever guess what a fantastic find they are. Last week, when I was at the store I purchased four beef shanks and decided to slow cook them in the oven. It is amazing that just a few ingredients could produce one of the most marvelous meals; perfect on these cool fall days. The marrow […]