Category Archives: Cooking

Food…Cooking, growing, preserving, storing

Gourmet Comfort: A Special Valentine’s Meal at Home

Posted on February 10, 2013 by Snow's Home and Garden

Every February 14, people around the world are doing something special for their loved ones. How this became a tradition we don’t exactly know — there are several different versions of the history of Valentine’s Day, and we’re not even … Continue reading →

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How to Cook a Perfect Thanksgiving Turkey

Posted on November 7, 2012 by Snow's Home and Garden

Videos part 1 and 2, from Alton Brown – Food Network.

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Preserving Summer

Posted on September 7, 2012 by Snow's Home and Garden

It’s like the perfect storm. The combination of the local food movement, a strained economy, and a resurgence of “back to basics” thinking makes preserving foods not only a good idea, but a popular one. If you’ve never canned before, … Continue reading →

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It Takes a Village

Posted on October 19, 2011 by MLou

A Gourmet du Village to be exact. Let me explain…. I have a little secret… I’m not a gourmet cook. But, my friends think I am. Not because they have no taste, but because I’ve discovered a line of products … Continue reading →

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Grilled Cheese Recipes

Posted on September 29, 2011 by MLou

As lingering summer days of September give way to the cool crisp air of October, I’m still finding a few tomatoes ripening in the garden. As much as I love the fall season on Cape Cod, I know I’m going … Continue reading →

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From Apples to Applesauce

Posted on September 14, 2011 by MLou

Fall is definitely in the air. It seems that overnight, the heavy, humid air of summer has turned crisp and clean. ”Sweater weather” my mother used to call it. It’s always been my favorite time of year, especially here … Continue reading →

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How To Preserve the Harvest

Posted on September 5, 2011 by Snow's Home and Garden

Has your garden had a bumper crop this year? Why not preserve the harvest and keep that fresh flavor for future use? This video from Ball Canning show you just how easy it is!

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All About Kitchen Knives

Posted on August 27, 2011 by Snow's Home and Garden

I’m a big fan of those reality shows where professional chefs are pitted against each other challenged with creating all kinds of interesting culinary delights. I now know what a ceviche is, and an amuse bouche, but the most useful … Continue reading →