Author Archives: Amy

Coconut and Ginger Rice

Posted on May 17, 2019 by Amy

Don’t let the bland looks of this rice fool you. It is a fan favorite and full of flavor. Slightly sweet and perfectly spiced with the flavors of the tropics. Ingredients: 3 cups long grain white rice 6 Tbsp coconut … Continue reading →

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Stuffed Mushrooms with Blue Cheese (gluten-free)

Posted on May 9, 2019 by Amy

These are a delicious appetizer or side dish. The sharp cheese blends well with the mushrooms. Ingredients: 1 lb mushrooms (button or baby portobello) 1/2 onion, minced 4 Tbsp butter 2 eggs, beaten 1/2 cup Gorgonzola or blue cheese, crumbled … Continue reading →

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Historic Bake Ovens at Hopewell Furnace, April 2019

Posted on April 28, 2019 by Amy

We had a tremendous opportunity to learn how to use the historic bake ovens at Hopewell Furnace National Historic Site on April 20, 2019. We made bread, pies, cookies, and coffee cake.

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Bacon-wrapped dates stuffed with blue cheese

Posted on April 14, 2019 by Amy

This decadent appetizer can easily be made in advance and cooked in any size dutch oven. Ingredients: Dried dates, pits removed Blue cheese Bacon, sliced Slice bacon strips in half. Stuff each date with a healthy scoop of blue cheese, … Continue reading →

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Fastnachts

Posted on March 1, 2019 by Amy

  You don’t need to wait for Shrove Tuesday, also known as Fastnacht Day, to enjoy this Pennsylvania Dutch classic.  Less sweet and chewier than donuts, Fastnachts are a potato and yeast dough that are often cut into irregular or … Continue reading →

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