November 2013 – Page 3 of 4 – Cook Eat Run

I usually use a mustard colored tablecloth for Thanksgiving but thought I would try something unexpected by using dark green.  I love the way the oranges really pop against the green tablecloth.  This was very inexpensive too.  Bought the gourds for $7 at Sunnycrest farm, picked the pine cones & bittersweet in the woods.    Continue reading

Last week I did my 14th Half Marathon, at the Manchester Half Marathon.  It was the perfect day for a long run and I had a great time with my friends, Steve, Stacie, Myke, Shelly & Julie.  We hit the local pub for a quick brew after (needed those carbs!).  Then we all went to Myke’s to watch the Pats game.  I brought my Honey Hot wings and a Pitcher of my margaritas (with salt!).  Love replacing the electrolytes after a race!

Sunnycrest is a local farm in my home town.  They open in June with Strawberry season and I shop there all summer long for the tomatoes, blueberries, corn, zucchini, amazing lettuce, the list goes on.  Then in the fall, I get their delicious apple cider and my favorite Gala apples.  They close the day before Thanksgiving, so I had to go Saturday to get another supply of apples.  You can also bake these in individual ramekins for a cute presentation.  Must be enjoyed with a large scoop of vanilla ice cream!  Continue reading

This is the best lasagne recipe I have ever had.  It’s from one of my favorite cookbooks, Molto Italiano by my cooking idol, Mario Batali.  I