Steam Instead of Hard Boil Those Easter Eggs

When I was a creative trainer at Apple, one of my students and I got into a conversation about chickens. (No I do not remember how that subject came up when I was helping her with the Numbers Application.) I mentioned that I love having fresh eggs, but find them hard to peel. She said she steams them instead of hard boiling them. So I decided to give it a try.

I put them in my little vegetable steamer, then put steamer and eggs into a pot of water. (I kept the water below the steamer.) I put the lid on the pan and steamed them for 12 minutes. Then let them sit another 10 minutes. They were perfect. So easy to peel and super yummy. I get to meet the nicest people when I teach. Thanks Anne.

Cynthia

Comfort Food - Grandma's Salmon Casserole

The Tale of Friday's Shrimp by Saoirse

Saoirse from Kiss The Joy As It Flies writes the most stunning thank-you notes. In her latest post she shares the thank-you she wrote to her butcher. She thanks him and tells him the story of her purchase. I love how she ends with...

"So you see, every product that you hand to a customer creates a story. This is the tale of Friday's shrimp."

Do you want to write thank-you notes to the helpers in your life? Read this thank-you from Saoirse. She is teaching me how a well written thank-you note can uplift someone else's life.

Click here to read The Tale of Friday's Shrimp thank you note
 

Blueberry Galette

In 2015 I created images for Brush Dance's Farmers' Market Calendar. This is one of my all time favorite calendars. I got to go around to all the farmers' markets and take photographs to go with their recipes. Farmers' markets will always lift my spirit.

Even though I am not much of a cook, this is one recipe that I have made over and over. It's easy and delicious. Tap on the image to enlarge so that the recipe is easier to read.

Cynthia

Cooking While Sheltering In Place

I admit I am not much of a cook. So I depend on my friends to share their recipes. This week I asked them what they were cooking while sequestered at home. They so inspired me that I might have to do something besides throw together a salad or open a can of soup for dinner.  Cynthia

Here is what they are making...