Zucchini Bread Battle

by almost_rosey // 12Oct2014 // No Comments

    I received a giant zucchini from a co-worker. You know how it is, everyone gets sick of their zucchini crop and gives them away. Even though I grew my own for the first time this year, I didn’t... Continue reading →

Pumpkin Cookies

by almost_rosey // 4Oct2014 // 2 Comments

  As I had leftover canned pumpkin from the Pumpkin Mac & Cheese I knew a dessert was in order. I have made plenty of breads, cupcakes, and cakes so wanted to try something new and pumpkin cookies were created. I... Continue reading →

Pumpkin Bacon Mac & Cheese

by almost_rosey // 4Oct2014 // 1 Comment

The season of pumpkin has arrived!! The changing & falling of leaves, brisk fresh air, the list goes on. I am one of those people that loves pumpkin. Pumpkin everything. I cannot help it & nor do I want to.... Continue reading →

Roasted Beets & Goat Cheese

by almost_rosey // 30Sep2014 // No Comments

I am a beet lover but I was not into beets as a child. As soon as I had real roasted beets, and none of that Thanksgiving canned junk, I was converted. I think they taste like earthy corn but... Continue reading →

Friendships & Honey-Vanilla Madeleines

by almost_rosey // 22Sep2014 // No Comments

Do you ever wonder how much of what you experience as a child shapes who you become? I think about it constantly. You may not know it at the time but movies, music, books, events, perhaps the smallest encounter, might... Continue reading →

Cornbread Chicken Pot Pie

by almost_rosey // 18Sep2014 // No Comments

    I love pot pie. I think it is engrained in my Minnesota upbringing. When winter is half the year you enjoy comfort foods for half the year. The weather has turned rather brisk so pot pies are going... Continue reading →

Stuffed Spaghetti Squash

by almost_rosey // 13Sep2014 // No Comments

As I was trying to think of something to make for lunch the other day I decided I wanted to do something vegetarian & use a spaghetti squash I had in my pantry. Let me start by saying that both... Continue reading →

The Return of Baking Sunday 2014

by almost_rosey // 9Sep2014 // No Comments

I have longed professed my hatred or severe dislike of football. Instead of suffering throughout the day, I decided to make it my own day where I spend much of my time in the kitchen (usually baking) and doing other... Continue reading →

The 2014 MN State Fair

by almost_rosey // 5Sep2014 // No Comments

It is that time of year. The end of summer and the beginning of fall. This is what the state fair says to me. One would think that going every year and doing the same thing would get old but... Continue reading →

Garden Green Bean Salad

by almost_rosey // 27Aug2014 // No Comments

In Minnesota it is quite common to have a  garden. With proper planning, one can grow a variety of vegetables, fruits, and general plants. I have never had a garden before. I have done container gardening with some veggies &... Continue reading →