It is the time of year when I start to use winter squash a lot. I used kabocha squash tonight, but you could use butternut or other easily peeled squash. Like many of my polos (rice dishes), this was made with what I had in the house. So, in addition to the kabocha squash, I…
Month: November 2021
Cranberry Sauce Challah
It’s time for another Thanksgiving Challah! I love these. I have made pumpkin challah, turkey-shaped challah, and more pumpkin challah! This year, I am stuffing my challah with my mom’s cranberry sauce. I have always loved my mom’s cranberry sauce. Since it was such a simple recipe, for years I searched for one that was…
Pesto and Mozzarella Challah
My husband was away, so it was just my son and I at home and I didn’t feel like fussing over dinner and he didn’t feel like eating a fancy dinner. So, I decided to make a double-duty challah that I would just serve with eggs. I had pesto in the fridge and always have…
Forest Therapy, Another Cookbook, and Tea
It has been a year of changes, endings, and new beginnings. Grab a cup of rose hip and fireweed tea and I will tell you all about it… After much contemplation, introspection, and counseling, I decided to totally switch careers and do what I love – spend time in the forest and share it with…