Buttermilk Macaroni and Cheese

January 27, 2018

It seems the Journal is turning into a cooking blog!  There will be more diverse posts, I promise, but right now, I’m enjoying my time in the kitchen, especially since winter is my favorite season to cook.

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Winter Days

January 06, 2018 3 Comments

My gosh, it’s cold in New Jersey, and I must admit, I love it! Bundled up to my eyes - literally - in layers of down and polar fleece and with the dog leading the way, outside we go...

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Italian Plum Coffee Cake

October 29, 2017 1 Comment

In New Jersey, it has finally taken a turn towards steady autumn weather. The farmers markets are filling up with root vegetables and fall fruits....

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Life in the Country

September 06, 2017

Welcome to the LC Journal - a place to explore  “life in the country”.  What is it about country life that is appealing to so many of us?  Is it falling asleep to the sound of rain on the roof?  Or waking up to the sound of birds singing in the trees? 

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