by Kelli Donley | Apr 22, 2009 | Community, Domestic Art, Journal, Kitchen Talk
I had a few friends over last night to enjoy the spring garden spoils. The grapefruit margaritas were the biggest hit; I liked the collard green wraps. I stole the idea from a restaurant in Scottsdale and then found this handy website to help with the prep. The wraps...
by Kelli Donley | Apr 20, 2009 | Arizona, Domestic Art, handmade, Kitchen Talk
A friend wanted to learn to bake bread this weekend; we whipped up a couple loaves of the infamous No Knead variety. I must say, this bread is great for soup but not the best for everyday stuff –like sandwiches. The crust is too hard. I’m going to keep...
by Kelli Donley | Apr 18, 2009 | Domestic Art, June Cleaver, Kitchen Talk
Reading one of my favorite cooking magazines this morning, I ran across a homemade mac & cheese recipe that had me drooling. While I would love it with chard, or kale, I’m thinking most people don’t want mystery greens in their comfort food. Instead, I...
by Kelli Donley | Apr 17, 2009 | Domestic Art, handmade, June Cleaver, Kitchen Talk
When Austin brought me eggs earlier this week, I promised baked goods in return. Last night after a much needed girl’s outing to 4Peaks with (photo shy) Sheila, I aproned-up, starting with two loaves of banana bread. Tonight I have a fundraising event at a...
by Kelli Donley | Apr 11, 2009 | Domestic Art, Journal, June Cleaver, Kitchen Talk, Sew Along
The pantry is officially reorganized and clutter free. (Before photo here.) I love my new canisters and the red and white gingham liner paper. I also love the baking basket I put together with the things I use most often: I filled the picnic basket with cookbooks I...
by Kelli Donley | Apr 9, 2009 | Celebrate!, Domestic Art, handmade, Happy Hippie, Kitchen Talk
Easter Sweet Bread* Ingredients: 6 cups flour (I use 2 cups of whole wheat) 2 packages yeast 1/2 cup sugar 2 t salt 1/2 cup sweetened condensed milk, diluted with 1/2 cup warm water 1 t vanilla 1 t cardamom 1 t cinnamon zest of 1 lemon juice of 1 lemon 3 eggs, at room...
