http://kathall.gather.com Recent Articles on Gather by Katrina Hall en-us Copyright Gather Inc 2009 Thu, 31 Dec 2009 00:23:40 GMT 2009-12-31T00:23:40Z en-us Copyright Gather Inc 2009 http://www.gather.com/images/header/logo_gather.gif http://www.gather.com/ http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977948098 To me, nothing represents Christmas more than these gingerbread stars.  While I've never gotten the hang of really fancy cookie and cake decorating, I love the simplicity of the unadorned stars.  . . . Tue, 15 Dec 2009 14:56:01 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977948098 Katrina Hall 2009-12-15T14:56:01Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977946585 Nothing like a soft little snowstorm to get in the mood for Christmas! While the ice storm we had last December still sits lurking in our memories, this snowfall was delightful - soft and fluffy, and . . . Mon, 14 Dec 2009 17:10:59 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977946585 Katrina Hall 2009-12-14T17:10:59Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977916206 Heaven help me if I forget the creamed onions again! The last time I forgot them my kids gave me no end of grief, so I made sure they were at the top of the shopping list today. When you shop, the . . . Tue, 24 Nov 2009 21:14:12 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977916206 Katrina Hall 2009-11-24T21:14:12Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977912067 When I read the Boston Globe yesterday, I was enchanted by the article describing the presence of a barred owl at Faneuil Hall marketplace in Boston!  So, if you're headi ng to Boston, take a . . . Sun, 22 Nov 2009 00:23:43 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977912067 Katrina Hall 2009-11-22T00:23:43Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977902166 I clicked on "share" but that wasn't it.  Anyone know where the tiny "explore" thing went, and how to read general posts?    Thanks! Mon, 16 Nov 2009 00:19:03 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977902166 Katrina Hall 2009-11-16T00:19:03Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977901181 As we gear up for Thanksgiving and Christmas, here are a few ideas for the holiday table, and also holiday giving. Although I often bake them in an 8 inch or 9 inch by 2 inch round pan, you can use a . . . Sat, 14 Nov 2009 22:51:14 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977901181 Katrina Hall 2009-11-14T22:51:14Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977870251 It's a rainy, rainy day. The air is raw and chilly; feeding the woodstove keeps the kitchen warm and cozy . I've been mulling about for a pumpkin chocolate chip SOMETHING for a while, and suddenly realized . . . Mon, 26 Oct 2009 11:53:59 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977870251 Katrina Hall 2009-10-26T11:53:59Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977859216 Don't you love one pot meals?  This is my latest favorite crave , and because there's so much kale in the pasta, I don't bother with making a salad.     To make:   1/2 . . . Mon, 19 Oct 2009 00:00:04 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977859216 Katrina Hall 2009-10-19T00:00:04Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977857747 I do love cornbread - as long as it's savory, and not sweet.  As I was mixing this up the other morning, it occured to me this cornbread might be just the recipe to try for a cornbread stuffing at . . . Sat, 17 Oct 2009 14:50:20 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977857747 Katrina Hall 2009-10-17T14:50:20Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977848917 Right off the bat, I'll tell you I'm not overly fond of the scarier aspects of Halloween - the horror movies, the battery-driven bloody masks that little boys adore, the toilet paper on my car and in . . . Mon, 12 Oct 2009 00:22:38 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977848917 Katrina Hall 2009-10-12T00:22:38Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977827283 Right now, even in New Hampshire the hot peppers in the garden are ripening.  This is a great time to make this hot pepper vinegar, not just for yourself, but for Christmas presents. Here's . . . Sat, 26 Sep 2009 13:58:11 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977827283 Katrina Hall 2009-09-26T13:58:11Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977824101 You can tell it's edging toward autumn when you have to dodge heaps of fallen apples from the ancient now-wild apple trees. Or when you go completely overboard when reading your friend Farmgirl's recipe . . . Thu, 24 Sep 2009 01:15:28 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977824101 Katrina Hall 2009-09-24T01:15:28Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977821062 I finally went apple picking on Saturday, just up the hill from the middle of this small town in New Hampshire.  I love going there - it reminds me of all the years I'd pick the kids up from school . . . Mon, 21 Sep 2009 22:13:55 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977821062 Katrina Hall 2009-09-21T22:13:55Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977805470 Summer is coming to a close - time to stack the wood , make peach preserves, and count the days until the Honey Crisp apple season opens. It's also time to celebrate ratatouille season, that delicious . . . Wed, 09 Sep 2009 12:21:26 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977805470 Katrina Hall 2009-09-09T12:21:26Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977802092 Such a sad day when I learned of Sheila Lukins death. Her first cookbook, The Silver Palate Cookbook, became one of the bibles in my kitchen, and I will always be grateful to her, and Julee Rosso, . . . Sun, 06 Sep 2009 18:13:36 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977802092 Katrina Hall 2009-09-06T18:13:36Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977784741 Yesterday I had a small catering job - yes, in this humidity and heat.  I just wanted to show you how I decorated the little cakes:   If you'd like the recipe and how-to for . . . Sun, 23 Aug 2009 16:34:17 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977784741 Katrina Hall 2009-08-23T16:34:17Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977778834 Whew, I'm wilting in this nearly 90 degree day!  No way I could even think about cooking today, so I made this chilled, vegetable puree of a delight for an early supper.  And shhhh, don't tell . . . Tue, 18 Aug 2009 21:03:01 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977778834 Katrina Hall 2009-08-18T21:03:01Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977770531 "Succotash" is a Native American word for "hodgepodge", and a more delicious one would be hard to find. This is also the perfect dish to be making right now, with corn season in full swing . . . Wed, 12 Aug 2009 12:19:08 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977770531 Katrina Hall 2009-08-12T12:19:08Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977769102 When the weather heats up , I lean heavily toward fresh fruits and berries for dessert - and these Sugar Sticks are easy to make in the evening, when it's cooled down a little.  If you keep them . . . Mon, 10 Aug 2009 20:59:40 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977769102 Katrina Hall 2009-08-10T20:59:40Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977754266 The other morning I was trying to decide what treats to make for my over -85 year old friends.  I knew they loved sweets ( when I asked once what their favorite food group was ( attempting to teach . . . Tue, 28 Jul 2009 23:55:17 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977754266 Katrina Hall 2009-07-28T23:55:17Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977745018 I was so excited when I heard family friend Dana B was having her grand opening today in Peterborough, NH of her bakery line of gluten-free goodies.  Her husband designed the labels, and her daughter . . . Tue, 21 Jul 2009 17:34:14 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977745018 Katrina Hall 2009-07-21T17:34:14Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977743818  The other day I suddenly started missing broccoli.  I've been eating a lot of spinach, and chard, and kale - and sugar snap peas, but not broccoli.  And I wanted it in a chunky, summer . . . Mon, 20 Jul 2009 20:12:44 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977743818 Katrina Hall 2009-07-20T20:12:44Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977729800 I used to love whipped cream on everything - especially fresh fruit tarts and beautiful bowls full of fresh berries and cut up fruits.  Ever since my son realized he was lactose-intolerant, I've . . . Mon, 06 Jul 2009 00:40:12 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977729800 Katrina Hall 2009-07-06T00:40:12Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977729699 While visiting a friend, I noticed this raised garden/greenhouse her husband made - isn't it something?       The white bucket on the right is for rainwater collection . . . Sun, 05 Jul 2009 20:39:53 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977729699 Katrina Hall 2009-07-05T20:39:53Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977705827 I got this from a 12 year old boy who's mad about chickens!   Wake up early, stay busy Rest when you need to, but always stay alert Visit your favorite places every day Scratch out . . . Tue, 09 Jun 2009 10:50:20 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977705827 Katrina Hall 2009-06-09T10:50:20Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977703559 This is a radically changed recipe I found on The Wright Recipes, and it is fantastic!  I marinated some bone-in chicken breasts last night in it, grilled them, and served them with some of the reduced . . . Sat, 06 Jun 2009 22:29:58 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977703559 Katrina Hall 2009-06-06T22:29:58Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977684084 The last few days I've been tinkering with a recipe for a coffeecake muffin.  I had a serious hankering for one of those little cellophane-wrapped coffeecakes, which I know are loaded with preservatives . . . Sat, 16 May 2009 13:34:24 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977684084 Katrina Hall 2009-05-16T13:34:24Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977673803 This salad was a complete accident.  I often have combined gorgonzola and strawberries in a spinach salad, but when I pulled out the spinach it had gone icky.  Then I saw the watermelon and....well, . . . Mon, 04 May 2009 23:00:56 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977673803 Katrina Hall 2009-05-04T23:00:56Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977660079 A friend who travels to England and Ireland a lot asked me to duplicate scones he had tasted there - it took three tries, but this one seemed to come close to what he was wishing for.  And is it . . . Sun, 19 Apr 2009 12:09:34 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977660079 Katrina Hall 2009-04-19T12:09:34Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977655146 Easter was chilly and windy - too cold for an egg hunt.  But I had a crowd of 9 , and a terrific menu, with maple-thyme glazed ham, whipped Yukon Gold potatoes with fresh chives ( yay!) from the . . . Mon, 13 Apr 2009 23:08:07 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977655146 Katrina Hall 2009-04-13T23:08:07Z