May 29, 2023
A stop at the veterans’ field at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery in Rochester, New York. The Boy Scouts and other caring citizens put up the flags. And a trip the Rochester’s Public Market… to get the berries for a flag cake.
May 22, 2020
It’s the start of the patriotic treats time of year. Though this one is the most somber of the holidays, I embarked upon a red, white and blue vanilla loaf because I just love those colors. It’d be a hit at some festive gathering that you’re not allowed to go Read more…
May 27, 2018
Summer time parfaits started with banana cake (not bread)… using the rest of the bananas. Then the chocolate ganache I had leftover from the Mother’s Day cupcakes. Coconut whip, berries, and we’re ready to assemble. Mint from the backyard and a shaving of chocolate to hint at those thick, rich Read more…
May 26, 2014
The Beninngton flag waves on Memorial Day weekend. As does the Stars and Stripes on the beer. On the plate: my favorite summer side: corn grilled in its husk, Field Roast apple-sage sausage topped with the kitchen sink, and a delicious potato salad that The Electrician made. I was on Sweet duty. Read more…
May 31, 2010
This past weekend was the Electrician‘s Memorial Day barbecue. Although a meat-heavy grill event (I was the only vegetarian besides a veg-curious 11-year-old girl), care was taken that I’d need not settle for a less than full plate of scrumptious bbq fare. But of course! The vegan-only grill saw as much Read more…