As she whisked the batter and swirled the pan, Sarah started talking about her Norwegian great grandmother Volborg who passed this recipe down. I’ve known Sarah since I was two, and I’d never heard about Volborg.In Sarah’s family, these pancakes are reserved for Christmas and other special occasions when someone really needs a good pancake….
Archives for July 2010
cucumber mint sorbet with lime shortbread
Oh, ho! It’s time for a party! I’m a little bit excited that I got invited and because I’m that sort of guest, I’m bringing all my friends along too! Are you ready for Summer fest 2010? I do agree that it’s good to know all the details before you actually commit to a party,…
charlie the butcher's
In so much as you might like to hear all sorts of idyllic stories about the first annual camping trip of my not always so idyllic family, I cannot please you. I can tell you this. There were smores. And we did stay dry within our tent.Even though there was plenty of rain outside of…
charlie the butcher’s
In so much as you might like to hear all sorts of idyllic stories about the first annual camping trip of my not always so idyllic family, I cannot please you. I can tell you this. There were smores. And we did stay dry within our tent.Even though there was plenty of rain outside of…
blackberry nectarine crumble tart
Well, this morning we’re off to a wedding near Toronto, and we’re packing up the tent and our soon to be rumpled niceties to prepare for a few days of Canadian camping. Of course there is a million things to do, and here I am, sitting here with you, because as usual, I’m not packing…