Recipes and photos by Mary Mansfield and Jane Wood… Coming home after a long day to the aromas of food wafting through your home is such a joy. Dinner’s taken care of, and you can enjoy some peace and quiet. Ahhh … We both love to throw things in the slow cooker in the morning [...]

Recipes and photos by Mary Mansfield and Jane Wood… With a nod to Adam and Eve, Sir Isaac Newton, Johnny Appleseed, and others who encouraged this apple eating business, we are fortunately free to enjoy the flavor, snap, and bounty of fresh, locally grown apples. Try using two or three apple varieties to enhance flavors, [...]

Recipes and photos by Mary Mansfield and Jane Wood… When we were young, our standard after-school snack was graham crackers with butter and a big glass of milk. If that wasn’t available, we devoured soda crackers with butter. That was it, period and the end. Although crackers and butter were enjoyable, we want to give [...]

Recipes and photos by Mary Mansfield and Jane Wood… Aaaahhhhhhhhh, Palisade peaches. Best eaten really ripe, just plucked, in the orchard, bending over with elbow up so the juice doesn’t run down your arm. They are in abundance now, so take advantage. We’d like to offer a few more of our favorite ways to savor [...]

Recipes & Photos by Mary Mansfield & Jane Wood… These “grown-up” desserts are not too sweet. The depth of their flavor lends intensity, interest, and intrigue. And, well, most have booze in them. The other really cool thing is that you don’t have to eat much to be satisfied. We offer mini-treats with big flavor [...]

By Krystyn Hartman… The growing popularity of wine and chocolate pairing baffles some wine experts since technically the two should not pair well together. And yet, we can’t help but ooh and aah at the mere thought of a full-bodied Cabernet Sauvignon and a nip of dark, bitter chocolate. The key to successful wine and [...]

Recipes and photos by Mary Mansfield and Jane Wood… These are not your everyday, run-of-the-mill sandwiches. These are stay-at-home jewels you can spend a lazy afternoon or evening with. And we’ve consulted with Brenda Wray of 626 on Rood restaurant for some outstanding wine pairings that will take the sandwich to the next level. Brenda [...]

Recipes and photos by Mary Mansfield and Jane Wood… We love the concept, but first, some great veggie dishes, so you won’t feel guilty about the wonderful desserts that follow. Leek and Potato Bake This dish is a little like a crustless potato quiche, super comfort food with lots of simple, layered, and delicious flavors. [...]

Recipes and Photos by Mary Mansfield and Jane Wood… We love food and art. There seems to be little difference, in our minds, in the creation of either of these meaningful pursuits. The process can be drudgery or something to look forward to. We hope you will choose the enjoyable path and celebrate the bounty [...]