Monthly Archives: April 2008

Rootbeer Braised Pork Tenderloin and Quinoa with Pistachios

Posted on 2008/04/08 by Gabi

  Okay I know this sounds a bit quirky- kind of like the old ham in cola recipe (which  BTW is yummy)- but these flavours also work very well together. What you want to use is the very best rootbeer … Continue reading →

Posted in Cookbooks I like, Main Dishes, Recipes, side dishes | 7 Comments

Spinach Pasta Lasagna

Posted on 2008/04/07 by Gabi

    Sorry- this picture was taken after the hungry horde descended! One of our regular standby meals is Spaghetti with Italian Sausage pasta sauce. We have it often enough that I like to use the leftover sauce to make different … Continue reading →

Posted in Main Dishes, Pasta, Recipes | 6 Comments

To everything turn, turn, turn…Woodturning- a new passion!

Posted on 2008/04/06 by Gabi

  Rick is teaching me to wood-turn on a lathe. I’ve wanted to learn for several years now. We took a pottery class together last year and I loved that. This  has a similar “organic” feel. What I mean by … Continue reading →

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Sour Cream Cherry Pecan Coffee Cake

Posted on 2008/04/05 by Gabi

  In the mood for a little something different for breakfast- I pulled out a recipe for an old-fashioned Sour Cream Coffee Cake and substituted dried Montmorency cherries for the raisins. I also added a vanilla 1-2 punch with vanilla … Continue reading →

Posted in Cakes, Desserts, tea treats | 6 Comments