A little bit about me
Hi, I'm Karen. Spend a few minutes with me as I travel the back roads of New England and beyond. I'll share with you great food, interesting places and enjoyable pastimes that I find along the way....no matter where in the world I happen to be.
Author Archives: Karen
What A Winter
What A Winter…four snowstorms in less than a month! Thank goodness, that my husband and I could get away for a couple of weeks. Each February, weary of the winter cold and snow, we head south to celebrate our anniversary in … Continue reading
Warm Lentil Salad With Merguez…A French Bistro Meal
A Warm Lentil Salad, an item found on many French bistro menus, is a simple but flavorful dish when topped with spicy lamb Merguez sausages. Old fashioned French comfort food at its best, it’s perfect for either lunch or your evening meal. … Continue reading
A Change In Latitudes
Seeking an escape from the harsh winters of New England, my husband and I decided it was time for A Change In Latitudes and a new adventure in our lives somewhere it is warm. A more southerly place with a laid … Continue reading
Good Luck In The New Year
The wish “Good Luck In The New Year“ will be spoken in many different languages by millions of people around the world as we ring in the New Year. Part of this annual celebration may include eating certain foods that … Continue reading
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Tagged black beans and rice, black-eyed pea risotto, Cuban Pork with black beans and rice, flounder with shrimp cream sauce, food, foods that bring luck and prosperity, good luck in the new year, pork chops, Pork Chops And Sauerkraut, Pork Tenderloin, pork tenderloin with gorgonzola sauce, Recipes, roasted grapes, smoked pork chops with sauerkraut, vegetarian harira, wealth and prosperity
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Christmas Time Is Here Once More
How quickly time passes, Christmas Time Is Here Once More. The trees are all trimmed, the stockings are hung, and the cakes and cookies are baked. Come in out of the cold and join me in our country kitchen for … Continue reading
Veal Marsala
Veal Marsala, a meal many of us only consider having at an Italian restaurant, is easy to prepare at home. This tasty, one pan dish of tender veal topped with a light mushroom Marsala wine sauce and placed on top … Continue reading
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Tagged chicken Marsala, food, fortified wine, Italian recipes, Marsala wine, mushroom wine sauce, Recipes, veal Marsala, veal scallopini
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Tart With Shortbread Crust…As Easy As Pie
With Thanksgiving just days ahead and Christmas next month, if a pumpkin, pecan or apple pie is one of the desserts you will be serving during the holidays, then your pie making is probably in full swing by now. On … Continue reading
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Tagged baking, caramelized apple tart, easy as pie, food, pastry, pâte sucrée, pear and ginger tart, Recipes, shortbread crust, tarts and pies
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Behind The Scenes…Country Woman Magazine
Being Behind The Scenes of a photo shoot doesn’t happen every day but when it does, it is very interesting. You might remember my post, Fashion Alert last year where I had come across a fashion photo shoot in Kitzbühel, Austria. Little did … Continue reading
