Fresh Blackberry Mojito
Summer is coming, and man, do we have a new favorite cocktail here at the Mouse House.
Have you had a blackberry mojito before?
Because if you haven't...get ready.
It's the perfect, sweet mash up of lush,...
Rustic Strawberry and Blackberry Galette (a.k.a. Open-Faced Pie)
You guys. I know.
Summer is over. Berry season has come and gone.
(And our kitchen is finally back in working order. Looooonnnnng story involving a great deal of unpleasantness that kept us from our regular...
Quick Blueberry and Raspberry Breakfast Pastries
Fresh berries are in season, and I couldn't be happier!
This is one of my favorite berry recipes. These pastries are sweet. They're buttery. They're bursting with summer flavor.
And they couldn't be simpler to make.
Throw...
World’s Easiest Apple Crisp
One of our fav things about living in New England in the fall is apple picking!
It's still pretty warm here in Salem, Massachusetts, but we go religiously every year, whether the weather calls for...
Autumn Apple Cider and Bourbon Cocktail
Happy October! We've almost made it through Halloween season here in Salem, Massachusetts.
Only a few more days to go until the big party. (Check out pictures of last Halloween in Salem, MA here.)
To say that...
Maple-Glazed, Bacon-Wrapped Apricots
Forget candy, this is my kind of treat.
A friend sent me the link from someone's Facebook page, and I knew I had to try them right away.
So simple. So delicious. Sweet. Salty. Fragrant with...
Mile-High Apple Pie
This ain't your grandma's apple pie. I baked it in a cheesecake pan, for a towering 3-inches of apple-pie goodness.
This pie is my riff on Dede Wilson's Deep-Dish Sour Cream-Apple Pie from her amazing...
How to Make Elderberry Syrup
Have you had the flu yet this season? How about a bad cold, or (my personal nemesis) a nasty sinus infection?
If you have, I hope you're feeling better! If you haven't, I'm sure you've...
Caramel Apples w/Toasted Almonds
Want to see a tableful of people light up like a bunch of 8 year olds?
Serve caramel apples for dessert. Depending on how chill your crowd is, caramel apples can be an awesome—and totally...
New England Harvest Turnover
Step-by-step instrux for making sweet and savory turnovers, stuffed with apple, bacon, and cheddar cheese--and fragrant with warm spices.