http://kathall.gather.com Recent Articles on Gather by Katrina Hall en-us Copyright Gather Inc 2013 Sat, 18 May 2013 22:27:41 GMT 2013-05-18T22:27:41Z en-us Copyright Gather Inc 2013 http://www.gather.com/images/header/logo_gather.gif http://www.gather.com/ http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981266059     Whenever I make brussels sprouts this way, the word that comes to mind is "bright". Bright in color, bright in taste, with the zing of fresh lemon juice and . . . Mon, 16 Apr 2012 08:20:17 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981266059 Katrina Hall 2012-04-16T08:20:17Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981109301 My favorite supermarket is over twenty miles away, so I don't get there often, but when I do, I always find something unexpected . Yesterday I snatched up a beautiful head of escarole, delighted to . . . Mon, 13 Feb 2012 13:46:48 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981109301 Katrina Hall 2012-02-13T13:46:48Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981100018 These are my all-purpose sugar cookies, good for every holiday. The recipe comes from Martha Stewart's first book, Entertaining, and it is, like Martha, just perfect. The cookies below were rolled . . . Thu, 09 Feb 2012 18:46:41 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981100018 Katrina Hall 2012-02-09T18:46:41Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981055715 Since Sunday night, my cable tv and computers have been off/on, off/on, and this  article may explain why this has been happening.   Keep an eye on the sky tonight and let me know . . . Tue, 24 Jan 2012 15:00:41 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981055715 Katrina Hall 2012-01-24T15:00:41Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981045965 This is a fairly quick and easy dish to make, and it's perfect for today's chilly weather ( it was -5 when I got up).  The high heat makes the sweet potatoes even sweeter, and the thyme adds that . . . Sun, 22 Jan 2012 09:17:05 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981045965 Katrina Hall 2012-01-22T09:17:05Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981043795 When Shannon asked for carrot recipes, these hearty, slightly sweet muffins came to mind.  Now, what do you want to bet I'm making these today:) Not as sweet as a carrot cake, but a little more . . . Sat, 21 Jan 2012 15:23:29 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981043795 Katrina Hall 2012-01-21T15:23:29Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981024059 The last thing I want to start my day in the winter is a cold glass of green smoothie. Never mind that kelp, spirolina, soymilk, and protein powder are touted as a wonder breakfast, I long for something . . . Sat, 14 Jan 2012 19:39:24 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981024059 Katrina Hall 2012-01-14T19:39:24Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981021837     We've had a mild, mostly snow free winter so far, but this morning I woke up to sleet, ice, snow, and rain, nearly slipping on my front step.  . . . Fri, 13 Jan 2012 19:24:12 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981021837 Katrina Hall 2012-01-13T19:24:12Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981014654 After several weeks on antibiotics for a sinus condition, my diet consisted mostly of toast and tea, juice and yogurt. Within a day of stopping the medication, my appetite came roaring back, and this . . . Wed, 11 Jan 2012 20:16:25 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981014654 Katrina Hall 2012-01-11T20:16:25Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474980787887 For years I have stumbled at that moment when our family and friends have gathered together for Thanksgiving.  Holding hands, I hand this prayer to our newest friend or family member and cherish . . . Fri, 18 Nov 2011 20:12:23 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474980787887 Katrina Hall 2011-11-18T20:12:23Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474980787787 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 . . . Fri, 18 Nov 2011 19:31:39 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474980787787 Katrina Hall 2011-11-18T19:31:39Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474980785766 Oh, how I love brussels sprouts! They have been a staple for all my Thanksgivings - my father usually just boiled them to death and served with butter. My daughter likes to roast them, . . . Fri, 18 Nov 2011 07:21:21 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474980785766 Katrina Hall 2011-11-18T07:21:21Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474980763244 The snow has finally melted from our freakish Halloween snowstorm that left us with 26 inches of way too early white stuff, so now I can breathe. I had visions of seeing snow on the ground from October . . . Sun, 13 Nov 2011 16:43:46 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474980763244 Katrina Hall 2011-11-13T16:43:46Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979788571   I've been wanting to use the fresh cod I stuck in the freezer two weeks ago, but I didn't want my traditional, rather plain, chowder.  As it's corn season here, I thought that would be one . . . Mon, 01 Aug 2011 14:30:39 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979788571 Katrina Hall 2011-08-01T14:30:39Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979677634 Faith brought up a good point , asking if these do well in all day sun.  The answer is yes, and I can only speak for these remarkably healthy, homegrown-in-New Hampshire plants.  Prepare your . . . Tue, 19 Jul 2011 21:47:26 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979677634 Katrina Hall 2011-07-19T21:47:26Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979676346 As soon as my daylilies start blooming, that's the reminder to head down the road to Davis Brook Daylily Farm to take in the heady vision of hundreds of daylily plants blooming, many of which are propagated . . . Tue, 19 Jul 2011 18:37:59 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979676346 Katrina Hall 2011-07-19T18:37:59Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979650364 What a beautiful day! The sun is out, the air isn't too humid, and the daylilies are blooming. I'm packing up my camera for a visit to Davis Brook Farm, an amazing local daylily farm: the scope of color, . . . Sat, 16 Jul 2011 21:24:14 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979650364 Katrina Hall 2011-07-16T21:24:14Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979590846 I have been so disappointed lately with the hamburger I've been buying.  I bought Black Angus, thinking it was probably the best choice for hamburger, but the grind was rough and, when cooked, it . . . Fri, 08 Jul 2011 20:19:57 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979590846 Katrina Hall 2011-07-08T20:19:57Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979547456 I'm making a little finger food for tonights gathering for the town fireworks, and, since I know Izzie, my granddaughter, loves strawberries, I thought I'd do a gluten-free strawberry shortcake, using . . . Sat, 02 Jul 2011 16:23:57 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979547456 Katrina Hall 2011-07-02T16:23:57Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979479902 What's my favorite bouquet of all?  An herb bouquet, gathered as I check on the latest plantings, and then wander off into the field near the house.  A little pineapple sage, a perfect clover . . . Mon, 20 Jun 2011 19:10:03 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979479902 Katrina Hall 2011-06-20T19:10:03Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979459127 Whether you're trying to cut down on your carb intake, or just want a pretty side dish, zucchini ribbons are a beautiful addition to lunch or dinner.  Of course, come August, you're desperate to . . . Thu, 16 Jun 2011 19:22:33 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979459127 Katrina Hall 2011-06-16T19:22:33Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979442500 I have a little twinge when I make these brownies - they were one of the last treats I made for my mother before she died in February.  She absolutely loved them, and I was so happy to make HER happy.  . . . Mon, 13 Jun 2011 11:33:41 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979442500 Katrina Hall 2011-06-13T11:33:41Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979242169  For years I've made a lovely carrot cake at Eastertime, with lots of cream cheese frosting and baby marzipan carrots.  For those times when you don't need a large cake, you might want to . . . Tue, 19 Apr 2011 12:58:25 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979242169 Katrina Hall 2011-04-19T12:58:25Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979221066 I'm a lunch on the go, brownbagger from way back, and when I saw Maria's chocolate chip muffins, I got a little gleeful. How perfect are these for a little after lunch treat? They're highly portable, . . . Wed, 13 Apr 2011 14:06:07 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979221066 Katrina Hall 2011-04-13T14:06:07Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979209875 When my children were small, they could often be picky about what they would or wouldn't eat. Thinking I was being clever, I offered them a smorgasbord for breakfast, packed lunch, or dinner. Of course, . . . Sun, 10 Apr 2011 21:02:23 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979209875 Katrina Hall 2011-04-10T21:02:23Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979194213 Who knew it was so easy to make macaroons? In a half an hour you can mix up a batch , stick them in the oven for 12 minutes, and sit down to the chewy sweetness of these tiny coconut cookies. No butter, . . . Wed, 06 Apr 2011 12:37:16 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979194213 Katrina Hall 2011-04-06T12:37:16Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979140978 With St. Patrick's Day the day after tomorrow, how could I not blog about my fondness for potatoes ? Baked, boiled, smashed, sauteed, pureed, chipped and sometimes added to a fry up, potatoes are my one . . . Tue, 15 Mar 2011 19:42:13 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979140978 Katrina Hall 2011-03-15T19:42:13Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979122960 We still have several feet of snowpack, and yesterday as the air got warmer, it made for a very foggy day and lots of gentle rain. This morning I woke up to welcome sound of racing water in the brook . . . Mon, 07 Mar 2011 14:18:14 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979122960 Katrina Hall 2011-03-07T14:18:14Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979119025   Many of you know that I was bitten by one tick in 2001 and ever since, have struggled with my health - including wicked neurological difficulties.  I was delighted to see this trailer, because . . . Sat, 05 Mar 2011 20:18:25 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979119025 Katrina Hall 2011-03-05T20:18:25Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978904693 Yesterday, I was musing over the two chicken breasts in the fridge. Stir fry? One-pot chicken? Then a longing for tender, moist meatloaf suddenly poked me, and this is the result.   . . . Tue, 11 Jan 2011 07:31:49 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978904693 Katrina Hall 2011-01-11T07:31:49Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978797844 This very New Englandy spice cookie is a lot like a gingersnap, but with more cloves and nutmeg, and it is delicious. Paired with ginger ice cream or sandwiched with cream cheese frosting comes to mind, . . . Wed, 15 Dec 2010 10:58:45 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978797844 Katrina Hall 2010-12-15T10:58:45Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978761613 I can't take total credit for these delicious and tangy cookies, since they're based on a recipe from The Modern Baker - but I did change a few things, and my cookie baked up differently than Nick's . . . Sun, 05 Dec 2010 21:02:51 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978761613 Katrina Hall 2010-12-05T21:02:51Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978704199 Please note that Glorious Soup now requires photos along with your recipe postings!  I'm sorry if this leaves some of you out, but a photo of your delicous soup recipes simply enhances the joy . . . Wed, 17 Nov 2010 21:36:04 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978704199 Katrina Hall 2010-11-17T21:36:04Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978660366 Happy November! The last glorious shower of bright autumn leaves seems to be over, and the walk I took yesterday with my daughter and granddaughter into the woods had us grabbing our fleece jackets and . . . Wed, 03 Nov 2010 14:50:41 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978660366 Katrina Hall 2010-11-03T14:50:41Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978609034 It's a beautiful chilly morning in New Hampshire - and a perfect Sunday morning to make some more of these soft pumpkin cookies I love so much. Oh, what a great cookie! Moist , nice and fat, . . . Sun, 17 Oct 2010 08:54:59 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978609034 Katrina Hall 2010-10-17T08:54:59Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978608863 Congo bars must date from the 40's and 50's - the recipe is simple and straightforward, never mind a little non-pc nowadays. If I called them Blonde Brownies ( because of the lack of cocoa in the batter), . . . Sun, 17 Oct 2010 07:06:25 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978608863 Katrina Hall 2010-10-17T07:06:25Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978588205 I got to the farmer's market just after it opened yesterday morning, and as I browsed the tables I saw this:   Looks like crabmeat, doesn't it?  Surprise!  It's a combination . . . Sun, 10 Oct 2010 08:30:44 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978588205 Katrina Hall 2010-10-10T08:30:44Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978419809 Oh, the sweetness of peach season! There really is nothing like a warm from the sun, fully ripe peach - even if I have to steady myself dealing with the peach fuzz. Still, a few shivers as I peel the . . . Tue, 03 Aug 2010 19:31:08 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978419809 Katrina Hall 2010-08-03T19:31:08Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978419677 It's been far too long since I drove the 45 minutes to the Tuesday ( also on Saturday) Farmer's Market in Keene , NH.  This summer has been hot and humid, as in record breaking hot and humid, which . . . Tue, 03 Aug 2010 18:11:12 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978419677 Katrina Hall 2010-08-03T18:11:12Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978350552 Summer     The fireflies are dancing in the warm darkness we gasp in the humid night thinking of ice cubes. This afternoon, the runners passed by my window . . . Mon, 05 Jul 2010 22:41:24 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978350552 Katrina Hall 2010-07-05T22:41:24Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978315160 A few days ago I bought one of those huge bundles of fresh kale at the market and promised myself I'd use it up before it got old and yellow, so this morning I went to work. Kale and white bean soup, . . . Sun, 20 Jun 2010 13:41:06 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978315160 Katrina Hall 2010-06-20T13:41:06Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978284816 I just love the Barefoot Contessa cookbooks! The pictures are stunning, the recipes are simple, and Ina Garten always sounds so cheerful and friendly I wish she lived next door to me. I found this recipe . . . Mon, 07 Jun 2010 16:43:46 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978284816 Katrina Hall 2010-06-07T16:43:46Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978271111 Here in New Hampshire, strawberry season is edging toward full bloom, or maybe I should say, full boom! The wild strawberries have blossomed , and I can expect to find those tiny, ripe and highly fragrant . . . Tue, 01 Jun 2010 08:21:38 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978271111 Katrina Hall 2010-06-01T08:21:38Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978250806 Oh boy, oh boy - the first strawberry shortcake of the season! And I noodled with a new recipe from The Modern Baker for the shortcake biscuit that was so fabulous, tender, and tasty I'll be using . . . Fri, 21 May 2010 16:30:39 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978250806 Katrina Hall 2010-05-21T16:30:39Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978199132 Even though the temperature reads around 60 degrees, the air is chilly and raw, and it's a perfect day for a steaming bowl of soup.               . . . Mon, 26 Apr 2010 17:27:19 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978199132 Katrina Hall 2010-04-26T17:27:19Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978138057 Yesterday, I was reading about a friend's experience eating in Bobby Flay's restaurant in New York  ( thanks, Tory!) - and she ended with chocolate cream pie. Since then, I haven't been able to get . . . Mon, 29 Mar 2010 17:51:50 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978138057 Katrina Hall 2010-03-29T17:51:50Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978134106 For a few days last week, the sun came out and the temperature rose above 40 degrees - so Salad Season officially started in New Hampshire.  Nevermind that it was 12 when I got up this morning - . . . Sat, 27 Mar 2010 18:40:59 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978134106 Katrina Hall 2010-03-27T18:40:59Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978063897 February is a big month in our family for birthdays - it's even my blog's birthday!  I was feeling in a festive mood the other day, so I whipped up some of these oh-so-delish sour cream cupcakes, . . . Tue, 23 Feb 2010 17:09:45 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978063897 Katrina Hall 2010-02-23T17:09:45Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978049035 I have an enormous rosemary plant in the kitchen, near the window, that was in need of trimming.  As I snipped, the scent brought back the memory of the rosemary rolls and bread I used to make.  . . . Mon, 15 Feb 2010 16:27:37 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978049035 Katrina Hall 2010-02-15T16:27:37Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978035211 At 6 am I was in the kitchen ( of course), sipping on coffee and thinking about how good a cookie would taste. At that hour, I'm not usually thinking about chocolate, but a bowl of oatmeal or an omelet. . . . Sun, 07 Feb 2010 08:21:56 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978035211 Katrina Hall 2010-02-07T08:21:56Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977971866 It wasn't that I ate a lot of rich food this holiday - it's just that I was making ginger stars and anise cookies , and the cinnamon roasted walnuts every day, it seems. There were always leftovers, and . . . Fri, 01 Jan 2010 18:36:13 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977971866 Katrina Hall 2010-01-01T18:36:13Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977971597 A Happy New Year to all! Is anything better than the first day of a brand new year? The year stretches before us, pristine and optimistic; another day to get it right, I often think to myself. Or, another . . . Fri, 01 Jan 2010 13:13:32 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977971597 Katrina Hall 2010-01-01T13:13:32Z 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 09:56:01 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977948098 Katrina Hall 2009-12-15T09:56:01Z 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 12:10:59 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977946585 Katrina Hall 2009-12-14T12:10:59Z 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 16:14:12 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977916206 Katrina Hall 2009-11-24T16:14:12Z 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 . . . Sat, 21 Nov 2009 19:23:43 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977912067 Katrina Hall 2009-11-21T19:23:43Z 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! Sun, 15 Nov 2009 19:19:03 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977902166 Katrina Hall 2009-11-15T19:19:03Z 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 17:51:14 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977901181 Katrina Hall 2009-11-14T17:51:14Z 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 07:53:59 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977870251 Katrina Hall 2009-10-26T07:53:59Z 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 . . . Sun, 18 Oct 2009 20:00:04 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977859216 Katrina Hall 2009-10-18T20:00:04Z 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 10:50:20 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977857747 Katrina Hall 2009-10-17T10:50:20Z 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 . . . Sun, 11 Oct 2009 20:22:38 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977848917 Katrina Hall 2009-10-11T20:22:38Z 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 09:58:11 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977827283 Katrina Hall 2009-09-26T09:58:11Z 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 . . . Wed, 23 Sep 2009 21:15:28 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977824101 Katrina Hall 2009-09-23T21:15:28Z 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 18:13:55 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977821062 Katrina Hall 2009-09-21T18:13:55Z 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 08:21:26 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977805470 Katrina Hall 2009-09-09T08:21:26Z 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 14:13:36 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977802092 Katrina Hall 2009-09-06T14:13:36Z 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 12:34:17 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977784741 Katrina Hall 2009-08-23T12:34:17Z 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 17:03:01 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977778834 Katrina Hall 2009-08-18T17:03:01Z 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 08:19:08 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977770531 Katrina Hall 2009-08-12T08:19:08Z 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 16:59:40 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977769102 Katrina Hall 2009-08-10T16:59:40Z 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 19:55:17 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977754266 Katrina Hall 2009-07-28T19:55:17Z 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 13:34:14 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977745018 Katrina Hall 2009-07-21T13:34:14Z 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 16:12:44 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977743818 Katrina Hall 2009-07-20T16:12:44Z 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 . . . Sun, 05 Jul 2009 20:40:12 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977729800 Katrina Hall 2009-07-05T20:40:12Z 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 16:39:53 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977729699 Katrina Hall 2009-07-05T16:39:53Z 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 06:50:20 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977705827 Katrina Hall 2009-06-09T06:50:20Z 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 18:29:58 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977703559 Katrina Hall 2009-06-06T18:29:58Z 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 09:34:24 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977684084 Katrina Hall 2009-05-16T09:34:24Z 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 19:00:56 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977673803 Katrina Hall 2009-05-04T19:00:56Z 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 08:09:34 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977660079 Katrina Hall 2009-04-19T08:09:34Z 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 19:08:07 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977655146 Katrina Hall 2009-04-13T19:08:07Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977645816 Last night, I was flipping through Peggy Cullen's cookie book, Got Milk ?, and came across these simply AMAZING cookies.  Deep, dark, chocolatey, with the sweetness of toasted fresh pecans.  . . . Sat, 04 Apr 2009 14:50:40 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977645816 Katrina Hall 2009-04-04T14:50:40Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977644107 It's Springtime in New Hampshire, sugaring season for the maple syrup producers, mud that sucks at your boots and tires , and raging rivers filled with snowmelt.  The woods still have snow, but . . . Wed, 01 Apr 2009 21:49:11 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977644107 Katrina Hall 2009-04-01T21:49:11Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977633285 As I was boiling eggs yesterday, I suddenly had an idea, and you know what that means!   Isn't this pretty?  It's so perfect for parties, get togethers, or just for yourself!  . . . Sat, 21 Mar 2009 20:41:01 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977633285 Katrina Hall 2009-03-21T20:41:01Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977611994 One foot of snow down, more to come.  I was clanging around in the kitchen early this morning, and decided to make a little something for a special  "I'm-going-crazy-with-all-this-snow" . . . Mon, 02 Mar 2009 11:37:35 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977611994 Katrina Hall 2009-03-02T11:37:35Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977608929 I have been intrigued with the idea of a crisp, slightly sandy cornmeal cookie for serving with fresh fruit.  It sounded like the perfect pairing, avoiding the mushy shortcake I usually end up with . . . Fri, 27 Feb 2009 14:12:08 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977608929 Katrina Hall 2009-02-27T14:12:08Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977604301 Just as I was starting to make this chili last night, the house went dark.  After a half an hour, I could hear a collective groan in the area - we were hit hard by the December ice storm and many . . . Mon, 23 Feb 2009 16:51:09 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977604301 Katrina Hall 2009-02-23T16:51:09Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977596770 I used to make this salad for stores along with muffins and cookies and cakes - and people still ask for it, even though it's been eight years since I last sold it. This recipe makes quite . . . Mon, 16 Feb 2009 16:58:25 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977596770 Katrina Hall 2009-02-16T16:58:25Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977591214 This is a great dessert for Valentine's Day - it's quick ( tho it requires three hours in the fridge to set ), it's easy, and it's delicious.  Smooth, light, creamy, and chocolatey . . . Wed, 11 Feb 2009 12:16:09 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977591214 Katrina Hall 2009-02-11T12:16:09Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977586652 What a great dinner on a chilly day!  Slowly simmered chicken thighs in vermouth or white wine , fragrant with thyme, tarragon, and mushrooms, with a zing from a few tomatoes and shallots or onions.  . . . Fri, 06 Feb 2009 16:56:11 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977586652 Katrina Hall 2009-02-06T16:56:11Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977581673 I'd been staring at the leftover candy canes from Christmas every day - since they're over the sink.  Yesterday, I suddenly thought - why not pulverize them and make peppermint marshmallows?  . . . Sun, 01 Feb 2009 17:56:10 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977581673 Katrina Hall 2009-02-01T17:56:10Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977576782 My kids always made fun of my name for this soup - but I noticed they sure ate it up quickly!  It's simply fresh ground turkey meat mixed with herbs and gently simmered in chicken or turkey broth . . . Tue, 27 Jan 2009 19:23:30 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977576782 Katrina Hall 2009-01-27T19:23:30Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977574168 I've just started keeping track of how much my meals are costing me.  Since I love to cook, I'm enjoying the challenge of making healthy, inexpensive meals.   This is this morning's . . . Sun, 25 Jan 2009 09:22:20 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977574168 Katrina Hall 2009-01-25T09:22:20Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977572814 The stores are full of those sweet Florida strawberries  - and they're perfect for desserts, treats and company - and even better dipped in chocolate!   You can use any kind of chocolate . . . Fri, 23 Jan 2009 17:32:47 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977572814 Katrina Hall 2009-01-23T17:32:47Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977568364 Last week I made the silkiest, creamiest, most delectable hot chocolate I've ever had.  I've tasted some hot chocolates that were so thick and so rich, it was like drinking chocolate icing . . . Mon, 19 Jan 2009 18:45:59 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977568364 Katrina Hall 2009-01-19T18:45:59Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977559985 As the New Year begins, I'm determined to go back to my healthy eating habits - and especially eating lots of green veggies.  One of the ways I best love spinach is in this wonderful dark green . . . Sun, 11 Jan 2009 10:56:36 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977559985 Katrina Hall 2009-01-11T10:56:36Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977556606 I'm still celebrating Christmas, thanks to the ice storm we had.  My delightful French friend from Normandy surprised me with a deep green caramelized onion and fresh pea soup ( I'll have . . . Wed, 07 Jan 2009 21:07:11 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977556606 Katrina Hall 2009-01-07T21:07:11Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977554409 My friend Zen Cupcake sent this on - an adorable 3 year old singing her cupcake song - with gorgeous photos of cupcakes that will inspire you!   View it here   and enjoy!   . . . Mon, 05 Jan 2009 20:22:39 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977554409 Katrina Hall 2009-01-05T20:22:39Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977549639 This is a great, tangy, lowfat muffin - full of flavor, but not too filling.  It has a fresh, clean taste, thanks to the lemon zest and fresh lemon juice, and leftover sugary, tart icing for dipping. . . . Wed, 31 Dec 2008 16:27:08 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977549639 Katrina Hall 2008-12-31T16:27:08Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977542008 Every Christmastime, I make up a batch ( or two, or three) of these biscotti to give away.  I've posted the recipe before, you can find it here .  But I took some pictures today just before . . . Sun, 21 Dec 2008 18:14:45 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977542008 Katrina Hall 2008-12-21T18:14:45Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977539546 As I was stoking the woodstove and wondering if I was too tired to try to boil water for pasta - too tired to cook, too tired to eat, I heard an alien sound - it took about five minutes before I realized . . . Thu, 18 Dec 2008 21:16:05 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977539546 Katrina Hall 2008-12-18T21:16:05Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977522796 These are our favorite pancakes !   They're tasty with chunks of fresh apple, and are medium sized and thick - drizzled with blueberry sauce or maple syrup, well, it makes for a fine breakfast . . . Mon, 01 Dec 2008 14:33:54 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977522796 Katrina Hall 2008-12-01T14:33:54Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977520206 Although it was strange to go to someone else's house for Thanksgiving, it ended up being a happy and relaxed time for me.  And best of all - this time I got to take home leftovers!  I . . . Fri, 28 Nov 2008 10:41:47 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977520206 Katrina Hall 2008-11-28T10:41:47Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977517193 I know how hectic it is on Thanksgiving Day - so why not whip up some of these scones for breakfast - or snacks on the road, if you're traveling .  They only take ten minutes to make, and a half . . . Tue, 25 Nov 2008 09:06:20 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977517193 Katrina Hall 2008-11-25T09:06:20Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977516855 Many of you have probably seen Matt dancing all over the world - but another look might make for a happy sleep tonight. http://antwrp.gsfc.nasa.gov/apod/ap080722.html Mon, 24 Nov 2008 21:30:13 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977516855 Katrina Hall 2008-11-24T21:30:13Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977514720 This is such a great time of year to get your kids into the kitchen - and not just for the cookies coming out of the oven! If you think about it, children are new to cooking - they have a fresh outlook, . . . Sat, 22 Nov 2008 13:43:01 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977514720 Katrina Hall 2008-11-22T13:43:01Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977512622 This is the most wonderful cake - spicy, frangrant, and studded with juicy chunks of crystalized ginger.  I've been known to throw in some currants as well, but the ginger alone is knock down . . . Thu, 20 Nov 2008 21:23:57 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977512622 Katrina Hall 2008-11-20T21:23:57Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977503861 The apple orchard is closed.  As I walked among the fallen apples and the fluttering yellow leaves, I thought of Robert Frost.   Here is the first half of his famous poem, "After . . . Tue, 11 Nov 2008 12:01:57 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977503861 Katrina Hall 2008-11-11T12:01:57Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977502024 Today is a real chicken soup day - and I finally tried those parsley dumplings I've been meaning to make for years.   First, I made a quick chicken stock using the cold, roasted chicken . . . Sun, 09 Nov 2008 12:38:30 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977502024 Katrina Hall 2008-11-09T12:38:30Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977500767 This is such an easy and delicious recipe!  It's perfect year round, but especially on chilly evenings or afternoons.  Creme a l'estragon is a classic French sauce - and you don't . . . Fri, 07 Nov 2008 17:11:06 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977500767 Katrina Hall 2008-11-07T17:11:06Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977500291 This is comfort food, no doubt about it!  And I finally came up with a recipe that's smooth and creamy and easily made on a stovetop instead of the oven.  I like the surprise of the coconut, . . . Fri, 07 Nov 2008 07:35:03 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977500291 Katrina Hall 2008-11-07T07:35:03Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977489726 Someone on Gather published this recipe. For a while I ignored it, but I was so intrigued I finally just had to make it.  And you know, it isn't bad at all - certainly it will do for an . . . Mon, 27 Oct 2008 05:59:30 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977489726 Katrina Hall 2008-10-27T05:59:30Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977488330 This is a recipe my late and beloved mother-in-law gave me a long time ago.  Shortly after she gave it to me, I decided to make these for Halloween trick or treaters - in the city.  I wondered . . . Sat, 25 Oct 2008 08:58:02 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977488330 Katrina Hall 2008-10-25T08:58:02Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977482407 OK.  So these are really Morning Glories, but I think of them as carrot and coconut muffins.  Loaded with dried and fresh fruits, and not too sweet, these will keep you and your kids going on . . . Sun, 19 Oct 2008 11:56:02 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977482407 Katrina Hall 2008-10-19T11:56:02Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977481449 The counter was lined with small sugar pumpkins, and I was inhaling the scent of the first parsnips of the season.  Earthy, delicious, and one of my favorite vegetables.  They only come round . . . Sat, 18 Oct 2008 10:02:26 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977481449 Katrina Hall 2008-10-18T10:02:26Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977474603 Well, of course, Tonia has gone back home, but today I went back to the same place we walked a few weeks ago.  It was a beautiful, sunny day, the leaves were turning, the water was sparkling.  . . . Sat, 11 Oct 2008 14:20:41 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977474603 Katrina Hall 2008-10-11T14:20:41Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977467550 Here's a tasty, tangy chicken stew for these colder days - and I was amazed at how inexpensive it was the night I made it.  I'd had several leftovers in the freezer and vegetable bin - so . . . Sat, 04 Oct 2008 08:49:07 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977467550 Katrina Hall 2008-10-04T08:49:07Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977461934 Meet Enzo - a television-watching, philosopher of a dog who prays his next life will be lived as a man. " The best thing I've ever seen ( after the 1993 Grand Prix)  is a documentary . . . Sun, 28 Sep 2008 18:49:34 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977461934 Katrina Hall 2008-09-28T18:49:34Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977456883 I'm so happy I can finally share this recipe with you all.  Everyone who's made it has loved it - and, it's fast and easy - and inexpensive.  What could be better?   . . . Tue, 23 Sep 2008 12:51:46 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977456883 Katrina Hall 2008-09-23T12:51:46Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977455261 What a delightful day!  After several "I'm lost, where do I go now?" phone calls, I met Tonia at the Peterborough Library parking lot and she followed me home, shared lunch, and had . . . Sun, 21 Sep 2008 19:33:34 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977455261 Katrina Hall 2008-09-21T19:33:34Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977438523 This one's for all those chocolate lovers out there!   A nice deep chocolate cookie with a tiny tingle of chile and pepper!   Please note these are fragile cookies, until . . . Wed, 03 Sep 2008 17:23:26 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977438523 Katrina Hall 2008-09-03T17:23:26Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977435410 I can't believe it when I look at photographs from just a year ago - last year, Izzie was still a baby, and now - well, for one, she has lots more hair.  And has started preschool ( at 2 1/2!) . . . Sun, 31 Aug 2008 17:12:28 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977435410 Katrina Hall 2008-08-31T17:12:28Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977431058 While all of you ( well, most of you) spent time traveling or frolicking with the kids in the water, I spent much of my summer keeping up with my food blog. (You can find it on my profile page).  . . . Tue, 26 Aug 2008 18:13:58 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977431058 Katrina Hall 2008-08-26T18:13:58Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977430627 My friend Kin has a summer workshop for kids called Garden Gorillas, where she teaches them about organic gardening, the Slow Food movement, and cooking.  The kids were getting ready for their annual . . . Tue, 26 Aug 2008 08:21:41 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977430627 Katrina Hall 2008-08-26T08:21:41Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977423575 My French friend, Jacqueline, has been teaching me mushroom lore .  She insists that I stick with one safe kind of mushroom I know really well, and then go on to learn another, and so on.  I'm . . . Sun, 17 Aug 2008 13:23:23 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977423575 Katrina Hall 2008-08-17T13:23:23Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977420739 It's peach season!  And I've been making lots and lots of these little peach pies.  I suppose I should officially call them cobblers, since they don't have a bottom crust, but I . . . Wed, 13 Aug 2008 14:41:33 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977420739 Katrina Hall 2008-08-13T14:41:33Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977417894 About a month ago, I ran into a friend at the Post Office, who brought me up to date on all the village news.  One of the things she spoke urgently about was the need for me to make sure I had a . . . Sat, 09 Aug 2008 21:50:20 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977417894 Katrina Hall 2008-08-09T21:50:20Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977400575 Where does the time go?  Life lately seems to be at a run - and I have no idea why - although our supermarket closing down certainly has a lot to do with my time evaporating.  I now have to . . . Thu, 17 Jul 2008 22:29:58 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977400575 Katrina Hall 2008-07-17T22:29:58Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977398279 This is my 20 minute jam recipe - and it uses no pectin at all.  It tastes just as fresh in January as in July, straight out of the pot - and you can use small amounts of berries as you have them.  . . . Tue, 15 Jul 2008 08:15:01 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977398279 Katrina Hall 2008-07-15T08:15:01Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977396261 It's summer, and it's hot.  If you leave your eggs out for any amount of time in the heat, they go bad much faster - so you're left staring at three different cartons of eggs, wondering . . . Sat, 12 Jul 2008 14:08:19 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977396261 Katrina Hall 2008-07-12T14:08:19Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977390021 Is there anything as refreshing as this salad during the hot and humid summer days?  While a green salad is lovely, this bulgar salad is light but substantial, and zesty with herbs and lime juice.  . . . Fri, 04 Jul 2008 20:22:21 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977390021 Katrina Hall 2008-07-04T20:22:21Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977384310 I have always wanted to serve a soup in those shotglasses like the fancy restaurants.  This week, not only did my never-to-be-missed swap shop at the dump have four pristine shotglasses - but I had . . . Fri, 27 Jun 2008 21:41:51 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977384310 Katrina Hall 2008-06-27T21:41:51Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977381153 When I was at the farmer's market on Saturday, I was stopped in my tracks as I caught a whiff of pure strawberry .The quart containers at Abenaki Springs farm were filled with tiny, almost-wild, . . . Tue, 24 Jun 2008 08:17:19 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977381153 Katrina Hall 2008-06-24T08:17:19Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977380048 Do you remember a year ago when I published this photo of my granddaughter eating a tofu hot dog?   Well, she's now 28 months old, two going on twenty, and is a happy little girl.   . . . Sun, 22 Jun 2008 21:46:53 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977380048 Katrina Hall 2008-06-22T21:46:53Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977375064 I am thrilled to dickens!  After several days of dealing with an unruly and just-barely-working mouse ( you know, where you have to constantly shake your mouse to get the arrow to point), I googled . . . Wed, 18 Jun 2008 11:35:02 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977375064 Katrina Hall 2008-06-18T11:35:02Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977373421 I love clafoutis - dreamy, creamy, hot, warm, or cold, this custard dessert is usually combined with cherries or other fruits before baking.  And, did I say it was fast and easy?   . . . Sat, 14 Jun 2008 18:49:51 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977373421 Katrina Hall 2008-06-14T18:49:51Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977365059 As some of you know, today was my farmer's market day in Keene, NH.  Every week, I buy five or six vegetables, locally grown and organic, and base my meals on those items. This morning I bought . . . Sat, 07 Jun 2008 20:10:03 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977365059 Katrina Hall 2008-06-07T20:10:03Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977364792 Maybe it was from years and years of having kids around, but for a long time I shopped the same way, even when they were in ( or out) of college and building their young adult lives.  I'd hit . . . Sat, 07 Jun 2008 15:13:32 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977364792 Katrina Hall 2008-06-07T15:13:32Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977363540 What's that, you say?  Well, it's what the British often use instead of jam.  I've found it delightful on English muffins, as well as fresh bowls of strawberries and blueberries, . . . Fri, 06 Jun 2008 14:32:59 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977363540 Katrina Hall 2008-06-06T14:32:59Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977360704 In search for a side dish to go along with the roasted chicken on Saturday, I thumbed through my favorite cookbooks, just browsing, really.  When I came to Lee Bailey's fabulous cookbook, Cooking . . . Tue, 03 Jun 2008 19:27:20 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977360704 Katrina Hall 2008-06-03T19:27:20Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977356090 It was 80 degrees in New Hampshire yesterday!  This morning, it was 41, most days it wavers in the 60's, so suddenly hitting the 80 degree zone felt like the Sahara desert.  All day I thought . . . Wed, 28 May 2008 20:15:00 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977356090 Katrina Hall 2008-05-28T20:15:00Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977353626 Okay, the holiday weekend is here - and I'm bringing out my fabulous "cowgirl caviar" - i.e. - a delightful and tasty dip/salad/side that you can make for a crowd, or just for you.  . . . Sun, 25 May 2008 21:37:52 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977353626 Katrina Hall 2008-05-25T21:37:52Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977347951 One of the great joys of being a cook and baker is a natural blessing of curiousity.  After months and months of making soups and stews and mostly vegetarian fare, I was browsing through a new cookbook . . . Sun, 18 May 2008 09:10:33 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977347951 Katrina Hall 2008-05-18T09:10:33Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977342964 Okay, so you've roasted a chicken and are about to serve it.  Suddenly you think - oh no!  What else should I serve with it? Or....you boil up some potatoes, whip them up with butter . . . Sat, 10 May 2008 20:10:26 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977342964 Katrina Hall 2008-05-10T20:10:26Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977336584 I love potato anything, really, but I love this soup almost as much as I love mashed potatoes. It tastes very different from the usual leek and potato soup I make quite a lot - it's creamier, . . . Thu, 01 May 2008 17:41:54 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977336584 Katrina Hall 2008-05-01T17:41:54Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977333348 Once upon a time in this small town of Hancock, NH, there were two railroads.  There were early morning runs to Boston, delivering fresh milk and apples from the orchards; on the way back, the compartments . . . Sun, 27 Apr 2008 16:47:49 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977333348 Katrina Hall 2008-04-27T16:47:49Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977331586 I was shopping in my favorite little fresh grocery store in Peterborough, NH, when I spied these beautiful vegetables. The sign said, "Baby Vidalias".  OK.  I was overcome with . . . Thu, 24 Apr 2008 21:03:17 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977331586 Katrina Hall 2008-04-24T21:03:17Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977330238 I do love the carrot cake I make for Easter, but I have to admit, this New York Lemon cake is my favorite.  It's a wonderfully substantial cake, but fluffy and tangy with a sugar and . . . Wed, 23 Apr 2008 08:46:25 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977330238 Katrina Hall 2008-04-23T08:46:25Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977301088 I was shopping this evening and came across this cutest little macaroni......  How could I resist it !  ( and no, Barillia isn't paying me - I usually buy Prince, because I'm from . . . Thu, 03 Apr 2008 19:39:10 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977301088 Katrina Hall 2008-04-03T19:39:10Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977296564 This has become our traditional Easter cake - that old fashioned carrot cake so moist and delicious that we fight over leftovers - frosted with a cream cheese and butter icing, and planted with little . . . Sat, 29 Mar 2008 15:47:11 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977296564 Katrina Hall 2008-03-29T15:47:11Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977280045 Just got back and thought I'd share some greenery with everyone..........   That's a flowering gardenia tree on the right.....................     . . . Sun, 09 Mar 2008 17:57:54 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977280045 Katrina Hall 2008-03-09T17:57:54Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977269118 Blame it on another snowstorm.  I was suddenly seized with the desire to make one of those "chocolate lava cakes", even though I'm not much of a chocolate lover. I found three different . . . Tue, 26 Feb 2008 18:00:44 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977269118 Katrina Hall 2008-02-26T18:00:44Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977257000 What a wonderful soup this is!  Fifteen minutes, and you've got yourself a fabulous meal.  Add some really good bread and butter, some veggies or salad, and maybe a side of chicken or steak . . . Tue, 12 Feb 2008 19:39:05 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977257000 Katrina Hall 2008-02-12T19:39:05Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977250483 We used to call this soup "Martha's Vegetable Soup"  because it was so.....Martha. However, this has become my granddaughter's favorite activity on "Mimi's Day" - . . . Tue, 05 Feb 2008 18:46:04 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977250483 Katrina Hall 2008-02-05T18:46:04Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977249199 Only in NYC!  Take a bunch of improv artists, plunk them down in Grand Central Station, have them freeze in place for 5 minutes - and watch the fun! http://gawker.com/500279/when-grand-central-stood-still . . . Mon, 04 Feb 2008 13:03:26 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977249199 Katrina Hall 2008-02-04T13:03:26Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977238977 Has anyone on Gather tried either Cafe Press, Zazzle, or Lulu ( or any other online presses)?   What was your experience about the quality of photographs on notecards or postcards?   . . . Thu, 24 Jan 2008 11:16:27 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977238977 Katrina Hall 2008-01-24T11:16:27Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977237252 I just received this announcement from a Lyme group I belong to , and publish it here because there is so much confusion about Lyme, and where it is.  This is official - it's everywhere.  . . . Tue, 22 Jan 2008 17:06:42 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977237252 Katrina Hall 2008-01-22T17:06:42Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977227431 I watch my pennies at the store, but have also made a commitment to try to buy organic.  During the summer, when I shopped at the farmer's market, I have to admit I was better at using up what . . . Fri, 11 Jan 2008 22:54:26 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977227431 Katrina Hall 2008-01-11T22:54:26Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977221088 I love packaging, and when I received this there was a moment of swooning - the tidy wooden box framed with metal, the lettering, and of course, the salt that lay within.     . . . Sat, 05 Jan 2008 11:08:05 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977221088 Katrina Hall 2008-01-05T11:08:05Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977216104 I decided to make these little cakes to celebrate my second month in a new home AND to celebrate the coming New Year!  In spite of many glitches, (Gather isn't the only one to suffer these), . . . Sun, 30 Dec 2007 22:17:21 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977216104 Katrina Hall 2007-12-30T22:17:21Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977213911 So, I open the fridge and what do I see?  The Ham.  The Christmas Ham.  I'm hungry, but I've been nibbling at ham with hot mustard, ham with horseradish, ham for days.   . . . Thu, 27 Dec 2007 20:15:10 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977213911 Katrina Hall 2007-12-27T20:15:10Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977200168 Thinking ahead to Christmas Eve, when my children and grandchild arrive to celebrate Christmas, I kept thinking about tasty rosemary bread.  The kids love it, but this year I've decided to do . . . Mon, 10 Dec 2007 21:31:41 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977200168 Katrina Hall 2007-12-10T21:31:41Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977199005 You know all about my affection for HUGE cookies, also known in our family as "monster cookies".  It's also faster baking, because you use an ice cream scoop for each cookie, gently . . . Sun, 09 Dec 2007 17:09:44 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977199005 Katrina Hall 2007-12-09T17:09:44Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977193393 It's been slowly and steadily snowing here in New Hampshire since yesterday. Before it got too dark, I decided to take a walk in my new surroundings............      This . . . Mon, 03 Dec 2007 16:13:55 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977193393 Katrina Hall 2007-12-03T16:13:55Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977188330 My granddaughter, aged 21 months, helped pick some fresh and juicy Honey Crisp apples at Alyson's a month or so ago.  After peeling and slicing them, I threw in a few cranberries to make a juicy, . . . Tue, 27 Nov 2007 20:19:50 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977188330 Katrina Hall 2007-11-27T20:19:50Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977186352 Are you firing up the engines for Christmas presents?  What to get for who, what to give? Well, I just ran across a fabulous cookbook that is soooo good it's for Uncle, Grandson, son, daughter, . . . Sun, 25 Nov 2007 19:40:39 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977186352 Katrina Hall 2007-11-25T19:40:39Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977186275 I'd just moved - and only just, since I was still moving a few things right up to the day before Thanksgiving.  Who knew where the napkins were?  I did find the turkey platter, but the gravy . . . Sun, 25 Nov 2007 17:44:09 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977186275 Katrina Hall 2007-11-25T17:44:09Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977182719 Finally, a little order in the kitchen - the most important part of home, right?   No, maybe that would be the bed, where you crash every night after unpacking boxes and working.  I'm . . . Tue, 20 Nov 2007 17:05:28 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977182719 Katrina Hall 2007-11-20T17:05:28Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977176302 Just another day and a half and I'll be in the new house.  I've had lots of help, but still - time is running short.   It was, after all, only under a month ago when I had the offer . . . Tue, 13 Nov 2007 17:25:10 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977176302 Katrina Hall 2007-11-13T17:25:10Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977165935 Thanksgving and the time pinch. I know all about this, since I'm moving the week before Thanksgiving to a new house.  Some friends and family always seem to arrive early, happy to help but hungry! . . . Fri, 02 Nov 2007 22:32:49 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977165935 Katrina Hall 2007-11-02T22:32:49Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977161720 I roam the world via the internet! One of my favorite food blogs is called Boxcar Kitchen - and when she published her Spring Spinach Salad, along with a stunning photo - I made note of it.   . . . Mon, 29 Oct 2007 20:01:04 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977161720 Katrina Hall 2007-10-29T20:01:04Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977153076 Every year, Keene , NH tries to beat the record for the most pumpkins in one place - and they did - until last year, when Boston, Mass. decided to host one , and beat Keene's record. This year, Keene . . . Sat, 20 Oct 2007 14:43:13 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977153076 Katrina Hall 2007-10-20T14:43:13Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977152571 When my children were small - oh, about 5th grade-ish, we were heavily into dragons and adventure.  Some of our favorite books were those written by Brian Jacques - also known as the "Redwall . . . Fri, 19 Oct 2007 22:28:43 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977152571 Katrina Hall 2007-10-19T22:28:43Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977147034 A late afternoon walk had just the right nip in the air - not cold enough for gloves, but brisk enough to have me pull out my tried and true chili recipe.             . . . Sun, 14 Oct 2007 10:24:16 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977147034 Katrina Hall 2007-10-14T10:24:16Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977144711 A friend just sent me this link and I just spent the last 3 minutes laughing so hard I had tears rolling down my cheeks.   Moms everywhere - you can relate to this !       http://youtube.com/watch?v=W95Y8hNQiH8 . . . Thu, 11 Oct 2007 18:33:00 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977144711 Katrina Hall 2007-10-11T18:33:00Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977137806 I used to bake muffins for a living. In the 1990's, I baked thousands of muffins.  The scent of lemon, cinnamon, brown sugar, and sweet butter accosted you as you came in my door. It was heady, . . . Thu, 04 Oct 2007 22:50:12 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977137806 Katrina Hall 2007-10-04T22:50:12Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977135540 Well, yes, I goofed.  I forgot to take a photo BEFORE I cooked them!  However, could I pass up the lone bunch of collards at the farmer's market today?   Collards. Although I lived . . . Tue, 02 Oct 2007 21:07:21 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977135540 Katrina Hall 2007-10-02T21:07:21Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977132982 I've been feeling deliciously rich with squash these days - two green acorn, one yellow acorn, two Delicata, and one sugar pumpkin.  I was wanting a soup, so for days and days I've been reading . . . Sun, 30 Sep 2007 18:13:30 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977132982 Katrina Hall 2007-09-30T18:13:30Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977126640 This is one of my favorite breakfasts - and with all those apples piled up in a bowl from my recent apple picking at Alyson's Orchard , this was a good day for apple cobbler.       . . . Mon, 24 Sep 2007 12:08:24 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977126640 Katrina Hall 2007-09-24T12:08:24Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977118948 This morning was a cool 29 degrees here in SW New Hampshire, but the sky was blue and filled with fluffy white clouds. A beautiful day, indeed, to finally visit the heirloom apple farm we've been longing . . . Sun, 16 Sep 2007 18:36:20 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977118948 Katrina Hall 2007-09-16T18:36:20Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977114176 I still get a strange hollow feeling when I look at the newspaper from September 12th , 2001, and the Time magazine put out the week that followed September 11th.  I remember taking my dog out to . . . Tue, 11 Sep 2007 20:01:58 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977114176 Katrina Hall 2007-09-11T20:01:58Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977110964 Today's farmer's market in Keene , NH felt very different, once I'd unpacked my vegetables.  You begin to see the growing cycle slowly changing.  I visited my favorite vender, Abenaki . . . Sat, 08 Sep 2007 20:18:28 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977110964 Katrina Hall 2007-09-08T20:18:28Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977107935 This is the cake I made for my daughter's birthday -  she had requested not my lemon cake, but something with lots of lemon curd. I was stumped.  Then I remembered the dessert roulades ( . . . Wed, 05 Sep 2007 21:44:39 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977107935 Katrina Hall 2007-09-05T21:44:39Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977103979 When I walked into my friend and client Anne's house this morning, I inhaled the fresh scent of - what?  Something delicious, I knew.      She was madly chopping scallions . . . Sat, 01 Sep 2007 18:14:24 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977103979 Katrina Hall 2007-09-01T18:14:24Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977089849 You might remember my visit to the Keene Farmer's Market a few weeks ago.  Strolling along the sidewalk, checking out all the beautiful produce on the tables, I came to a screeching stop in front . . . Sat, 18 Aug 2007 12:14:07 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977089849 Katrina Hall 2007-08-18T12:14:07Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977086667    I'm reposting this because of all times of the year, August is Veggie Salad month! It's wonderful for reunions, picnics, something cold for lunch and dinner........................and, . . . Wed, 15 Aug 2007 08:46:59 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977086667 Katrina Hall 2007-08-15T08:46:59Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977085290 So, I went to the local farmer's market and bought this unusual kale - the farmer called it "Tuscan Kale"                     . . . Mon, 13 Aug 2007 22:40:09 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977085290 Katrina Hall 2007-08-13T22:40:09Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977083355   Today, at the Keene Farmer's Market, I noticed a a boy selling mushrooms - shitaki, lion's mane, and other exotic mushrooms. My daughter and I decided to split a plastic pack, both . . . Sat, 11 Aug 2007 22:14:40 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977083355 Katrina Hall 2007-08-11T22:14:40Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977080691   |     homemade herb cheese   This is a versatile condiment - you can use it on burgers, poached fish, in a salad dressing, and as a dip . . . Thu, 09 Aug 2007 07:22:50 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977080691 Katrina Hall 2007-08-09T07:22:50Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977076036 Almost every Saturday my daughter, granddaughter, and I visit the Keene, NH Farmer's Market. As farmer's markets go, it's a fairly big one, with lots of NH and Vermont farmers, organic meat . . . Sat, 04 Aug 2007 14:42:15 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977076036 Katrina Hall 2007-08-04T14:42:15Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977073139 First things first, right? It was the thought of a tart, filled with that sweet pastry cream known as creme patissiere, heaped with fruit, then glazed with red currant jelly that made me do it. But it . . . Wed, 01 Aug 2007 15:22:50 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977073139 Katrina Hall 2007-08-01T15:22:50Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977072760   It was so hot yesterday I couldn't even think of eating until close to 8 pm. I did have enough energy to put a can of tuna (unfortunately, not the good Italian stuff) in the fridge to chill, . . . Wed, 01 Aug 2007 08:02:31 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977072760 Katrina Hall 2007-08-01T08:02:31Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977071121 Yesterday, I visited my mother in Cambridge, Massachusetts.  She lives in a beautiful assisted living complex called Neville Place. It's right in the city, but you'd never know it! It sits . . . Mon, 30 Jul 2007 13:10:35 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977071121 Katrina Hall 2007-07-30T13:10:35Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977069275 I always come to Gather first for information!   A local farmstand and CSA has requested carrying my herb vinegars. Used and sterilized bottles are fine for now, but I'd love information on . . . Sat, 28 Jul 2007 11:27:43 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977069275 Katrina Hall 2007-07-28T11:27:43Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977064975 I decided to make a cake for my darling granddaughter today. She's off on vacation in a few days, and I won't see her for a week. She loves berries, and she loves cake - so this was a natural. . . . Tue, 24 Jul 2007 10:03:27 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977064975 Katrina Hall 2007-07-24T10:03:27Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977063512 Actually, it's not that flat, but that's what it's called. As I stumbled around today after staying up most of the night reading and finishing the last Harry Potter, I felt like a Focaccia . . . Sun, 22 Jul 2007 19:09:34 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977063512 Katrina Hall 2007-07-22T19:09:34Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977040530 I was sorting through yet another box of old photos when I came across this:                         It's clear as day my life . . . Tue, 26 Jun 2007 17:59:59 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977040530 Katrina Hall 2007-06-26T17:59:59Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977037607   I've been tinkering with a recipe for a coconut-orange cake, so of course I've now made two cakes in the last 5 days.                   . . . Sat, 23 Jun 2007 17:23:42 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977037607 Katrina Hall 2007-06-23T17:23:42Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977037431 Mimi is (we think!) what my 16 month old granddaughter calls me - and when she sees me walk in the door with this cake you should see her smile!               . . . Sat, 23 Jun 2007 13:12:59 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977037431 Katrina Hall 2007-06-23T13:12:59Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977034939 Yesterday was one of those days. I went to babysit my granddaughter, and halfway through a wonderful, memory - provoking "everybody get wet with the hose being held by a 16 month old wild toddler" . . . Wed, 20 Jun 2007 19:45:07 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977034939 Katrina Hall 2007-06-20T19:45:07Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977033145   I made a coconut Bundt cake today for someone who didn't want frosting or icing, so I found a tiny glass vase, filled it with water, and fashioned a tussie-mussie from a walk around the herb . . . Mon, 18 Jun 2007 19:43:43 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977033145 Katrina Hall 2007-06-18T19:43:43Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977032119 Today I had an illuminating lunch with my granddaughter:                      Oh goody! Tofu hot dog and grapes with ketchup!   . . . Sun, 17 Jun 2007 15:46:30 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977032119 Katrina Hall 2007-06-17T15:46:30Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977029867                        I spent a few hours baking these lemon bars, and another hour shooting photos for the recipe posting.  . . . Thu, 14 Jun 2007 21:14:38 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977029867 Katrina Hall 2007-06-14T21:14:38Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977029713 These are wonderfully tangy - and equally wonderful with a little whipped cream sandwiching the bars.  For the crust: Preheat oven to 350. 1/3 c unsalted butter 1/4 cup sugar 1 cup King Arthur . . . Thu, 14 Jun 2007 17:26:17 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977029713 Katrina Hall 2007-06-14T17:26:17Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977026356 If you're walking around New England this time of year, you'll often see hedges of this beautiful plant blooming around now.  It's known as Spiderwort ( the folk name is Widow's Tears) . . . Mon, 11 Jun 2007 12:52:57 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977026356 Katrina Hall 2007-06-11T12:52:57Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977019845 After a restless and feverish night - one of those summer quickies that come and go - I longed for a nice, simple, soothing baked custard .               . . . Mon, 04 Jun 2007 12:23:46 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977019845 Katrina Hall 2007-06-04T12:23:46Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977017025 Apologies for not keeping up, but yesterday my computer completely failed. A brand new Dell, too! I lost quite a bit of writing, and all my photos. Discouraging, to say the least.   A friend told . . . Fri, 01 Jun 2007 07:53:08 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977017025 Katrina Hall 2007-06-01T07:53:08Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977010505 I have spent the last week submerged in Tuscany, reading Frances Mayes "Under the Tuscan Sun" and two Italian cookbooks.  Tonight, as I rummaged through a stuffed fridge and little interest . . . Sat, 26 May 2007 20:18:04 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977010505 Katrina Hall 2007-05-26T20:18:04Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977006884 Everyone in our family is mad about ginger - so these muffins are pretty popular, since they have a cup of chopped crystallized ginger, in addition to ground ginger. I've been meaning to try this recipe . . . Wed, 23 May 2007 07:54:37 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977006884 Katrina Hall 2007-05-23T07:54:37Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977004233 This comes from the Lymenet site, which is an incredible resource for Lyme information. I sincerely hope copying and publishing  this information isn't illegal,  as misconceptions abound . . . Sat, 19 May 2007 12:16:25 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977004233 Katrina Hall 2007-05-19T12:16:25Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977002904 It's dark and rainy and once again, chilly outside.  Suddenly, in the middle of the afternoon, I craved this dish for dinner - so stopped and got the ingredients on the way home. Delish! Tarragon, . . . Thu, 17 May 2007 19:55:23 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977002904 Katrina Hall 2007-05-17T19:55:23Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977000693 I made the most wonderful beet soup with the amazingly fresh beets I got at the Brattleboro Food Co-op a few weeks ago. I love using both the beets and the greens - I love all kinds of greens! Since I . . . Tue, 15 May 2007 08:03:47 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977000693 Katrina Hall 2007-05-15T08:03:47Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976984843 These are the simple chocolate chip bars I sent Penny, and recipe requested by Farmgirl Susan.   2 cups King Arthur flour 2 teaspoons baking powder salt 1 1/2 sticks unsalted butter, melted . . . Sat, 05 May 2007 06:38:01 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976984843 Katrina Hall 2007-05-05T06:38:01Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976975998 What's amazing, you say?  Well, from a nutritional point of view, it's a winner. Green cabbage, spinach, scallions, tomatoes, and parsley, with optional low-fat cottage cheese, pack a wallop . . . Fri, 04 May 2007 14:04:31 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976975998 Katrina Hall 2007-05-04T14:04:31Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976971590    The time was 1994. I was pinch hitting for a chef friend, cooking for monks in a small and beautiful monastery. To raise money, they had opened their doors to the public, renting rooms and . . . Mon, 30 Apr 2007 08:36:07 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976971590 Katrina Hall 2007-04-30T08:36:07Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976971127 This is the most wonderful way to celebrate Spring and the new herbs and green, green grass uncovered by the snow.  While my peas aren't even UP yet, this soup can be made using frozen peas. . . . Sun, 29 Apr 2007 13:43:42 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976971127 Katrina Hall 2007-04-29T13:43:42Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976967363   Celebrate Spring with chives fresh from the garden!   Lemon-Chive Pasta: Cook vermicelli, drain and toss with 2 T. good olive oil, 1 T unsalted butter, salt and freshly ground cracked black . . . Tue, 24 Apr 2007 18:40:18 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976967363 Katrina Hall 2007-04-24T18:40:18Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976966548 Today I visited a friend's lakeside house where I saw a sight I'd never, ever seen before, in all the almost 30 years I've been living here.   I looked out the lakeside window to see . . . Mon, 23 Apr 2007 20:18:01 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976966548 Katrina Hall 2007-04-23T20:18:01Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976965703 I recently watched the first episode of "Big Ideas for a Small Planet - Fuel" on the Sundance Channel ( well, I don't get television programs, so Gather/Sundance was kind enough to send . . . Sun, 22 Apr 2007 18:20:36 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976965703 Katrina Hall 2007-04-22T18:20:36Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976965331 I just got a message from Tonia, who got a message from someone ( sorry, deleted the message!), that Gatherites all change their icon to something green today in honor of Earth Day. Let's turn Gather . . . Sun, 22 Apr 2007 06:59:39 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976965331 Katrina Hall 2007-04-22T06:59:39Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976964958 Well, the sun finally came out, and the snow melted. This morning looked like a perfect day for a little road trip, so we ended up at the Brattleboro Food Co-op, in Brattleboro, Vt.  And what a foodie . . . Sat, 21 Apr 2007 15:54:05 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976964958 Katrina Hall 2007-04-21T15:54:05Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976960014 This morning, I stumbled onto Andrea Grenadier's  exquisite poem, "Rest" and it reminded me, heart thumpingly, of a poem I wrote once, on love from afar.  If you haven't read . . . Mon, 16 Apr 2007 09:02:00 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976960014 Katrina Hall 2007-04-16T09:02:00Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976959631 "Well the weather outside is frightening" ,to quote Ella Fitzgerald, soooooo this Sunday morning I decided to celebrate maple syrup season with pancakes.  My syruping friends tell me it's . . . Sun, 15 Apr 2007 19:26:41 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976959631 Katrina Hall 2007-04-15T19:26:41Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976957082 You know how it is, especially after a long winter. Stale, smelly air from the cat box, the damp dog, cooking. Yech. I made up this all natural powder one day in desperation -sprinkle on carpets, let . . . Thu, 12 Apr 2007 20:02:44 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976957082 Katrina Hall 2007-04-12T20:02:44Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976953079 I found this 15 years ago in some long forgotten regional Southern cookbook. Through the years, it's become the most requested by my kids - even over the chocolate/almond cake Julia made. It's . . . Sun, 08 Apr 2007 18:02:21 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976953079 Katrina Hall 2007-04-08T18:02:21Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976949794 If you're casting around for a good Easter dessert, lemon cake is wonderful!  Fresh, tangy, and easy to dress up with frosting, whipped cream and strawberries, flowers, or jelly beans. The directions . . . Wed, 04 Apr 2007 07:01:32 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976949794 Katrina Hall 2007-04-04T07:01:32Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976946970 Hurray, the chives are up!  They may only be four inches or so - but that's enough to make this boursin-style herb cheese for the burgers tonight.   This is a versatile condiment - you . . . Sat, 31 Mar 2007 17:38:09 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976946970 Katrina Hall 2007-03-31T17:38:09Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976945524 My kids always loved gingerbread! Yesterday, my 29 year old daughter requested it, so I thought I'd share the recipe.  It's adapted from the NYTimes cookbook.  This time, I made a quick . . . Thu, 29 Mar 2007 20:18:08 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976945524 Katrina Hall 2007-03-29T20:18:08Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976942091  It's that time again, so I'm re-posting my Easter grass article!   I've been growing real grass for the Easter baskets, the Easter brunch table, in pots to scatter around . . . Mon, 26 Mar 2007 09:45:11 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976942091 Katrina Hall 2007-03-26T09:45:11Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976939155 when I shout from the computer banging the gong throwing confetti from the rooftop over small, good news and you and everyone else is silent I finally sit on the wrinkled sofa thinking of Billy . . . Thu, 22 Mar 2007 21:43:42 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976939155 Katrina Hall 2007-03-22T21:43:42Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976938147 Everybody loves these cookies! For some peculiar reason, I favor milk chocolate over semi-sweet chips, so I use those.  I make great, huge cookies, the size of my hand, because - well, what's . . . Wed, 21 Mar 2007 20:35:22 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976938147 Katrina Hall 2007-03-21T20:35:22Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976935833 I got a book by Dr. Weil out of the library and scribbled this down - completely forgetting to write down why it was so good for us!  I do know it's very healthful, and easy-peezey. You may think . . . Mon, 19 Mar 2007 13:12:06 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976935833 Katrina Hall 2007-03-19T13:12:06Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976935312 LOVE soup? This is the place to submit your glorious recipes and photos! Simple or haute cuisine, two ingredients or twelve - we celebrate the humble bowl. Please, no canned ingredients, no Campbell's . . . Sun, 18 Mar 2007 21:16:15 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976935312 Katrina Hall 2007-03-18T21:16:15Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976934946 For five years, I searched for a really good blueberry muffin. Finally, I found a recipe that just needed tinkering - and here it is. 2 eggs 1 c sugar 1 c lowfat milk 3 T canola oil 3 c King Arthur . . . Sun, 18 Mar 2007 11:16:50 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976934946 Katrina Hall 2007-03-18T11:16:50Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976930562   I did it! I finally made my own focaccia - an Italian sort-of flatbread drizzled with olive oil and filled with chunks of good black olives in the dough!  I've been wanting to make some . . . Tue, 13 Mar 2007 13:59:06 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976930562 Katrina Hall 2007-03-13T13:59:06Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976930020 This is one of my favorite soups in the world.!Adapted from a Martha recipe 15 years ago, it's taken on its own life - with a tang! That tang is the wonderful tarragon, once known as "little dragon" . . . Mon, 12 Mar 2007 21:22:35 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976930020 Katrina Hall 2007-03-12T21:22:35Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976924716 snow again. that's in my journal. briefly at first then the entries increase like flurries. faster and faster November, December, January February the children shriek the cats find high . . . Tue, 06 Mar 2007 07:05:21 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976924716 Katrina Hall 2007-03-06T07:05:21Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976919175    It happened again. I live just off Main Street in a small town (population about 2000) in New Hampshire. I'd just had a hot shower, put on my tatty green turtleneck and sweatpants as . . . Mon, 26 Feb 2007 19:42:05 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976919175 Katrina Hall 2007-02-26T19:42:05Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976917823 Thanks, Gather!   Brother Juniper's Bread Book (Slow Rise as Method and Metaphor) Peter Reinhart                                            *************** . . . Sat, 24 Feb 2007 19:34:01 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976917823 Katrina Hall 2007-02-24T19:34:01Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976916546 Ever wonder where your Muffin, Penne, Socks, Henry or Indiana came from?  Amazingly, the Golden Retriever originated in the late 1800's in Scotland, through the efforts of a Lord Tweedmouth. In . . . Thu, 22 Feb 2007 21:05:37 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976916546 Katrina Hall 2007-02-22T21:05:37Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976915589   Once he calmed down from his previous life of horror, Indiana Jones was able to find restrained joy in so many things. I say restrained, because he was not a demonstrative Golden. He didn't . . . Wed, 21 Feb 2007 16:38:59 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976915589 Katrina Hall 2007-02-21T16:38:59Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976915473     Six months after my Golden, Jasper, died of cancer, I found myself at the Humane Society looking at the biggest, loudest, most terrified Golden I've ever seen. He barked like a seal, . . . Wed, 21 Feb 2007 14:09:02 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976915473 Katrina Hall 2007-02-21T14:09:02Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976913847 Whn I was growing up on the Cape (that's Cape Cod, Massachusetts), one of our favorite treats were "flippers" - or fried bread dough. I suppose it's similar to the Native American fry . . . Mon, 19 Feb 2007 14:32:26 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976913847 Katrina Hall 2007-02-19T14:32:26Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976912711   I came across a recipe for the classic ratatouille many years ago that was at the height of the nouvelle cuisine ( low fat) rage. I loved the way the vegetables tasted without any extra fat, . . . Sat, 17 Feb 2007 17:50:02 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976912711 Katrina Hall 2007-02-17T17:50:02Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976912204     Talk about a winning combination! This is great tasting, low fat, high protein and fiber, fast, and easy!   1 package chicken tenders various vegetables, cut up into chunks: red,yellow, . . . Fri, 16 Feb 2007 18:33:43 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976912204 Katrina Hall 2007-02-16T18:33:43Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976908662 my heart which once resembled an Italian street festival flags flying, bocce balls tumbling, sausages and dough sizzling on grills music sliding around corners (that's amore) accordians breathing . . . Mon, 12 Feb 2007 07:48:38 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976908662 Katrina Hall 2007-02-12T07:48:38Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976902833     the moment quivers pristine, exquisite like water in a clear glass Sun, 04 Feb 2007 15:38:53 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976902833 Katrina Hall 2007-02-04T15:38:53Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976902778 In 2000, I bought a good sized indoor Clamondin Mandarin Orange tree. It is a huge delight, especially in the winter, with flowers and little sour oranges hanging everywhere: little globes of bright happiness. . . . Sun, 04 Feb 2007 14:03:32 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976902778 Katrina Hall 2007-02-04T14:03:32Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976902417 This has been our staple bread for years. It's quick, even with two risings, and it's fragrant with the spicy, heavenly scent of chopped rosemary from my huge rosemary plant. 1 packet Fleischmann's . . . Sat, 03 Feb 2007 21:42:17 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976902417 Katrina Hall 2007-02-03T21:42:17Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976884537 Any winter's evening calls for this - an easy, classic stew of stewing beef and red wine. It's robust, I suppose one would say. Where I might gobble up a usual beef stew with potatoes, carrots, . . . Sat, 13 Jan 2007 18:32:43 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976884537 Katrina Hall 2007-01-13T18:32:43Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976877877            Creamy corn chowder with fresh dilll       Cook four slices thick cut bacon, diced, until brown. Set aside. 3 large . . . Fri, 05 Jan 2007 18:56:14 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976877877 Katrina Hall 2007-01-05T18:56:14Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976876963 New York Lemon Cake This is a really nice, simple cake. You can eat it as is, or dress it up with berries and whipped cream. It also freezes well. Preheat oven to 325. Grease a cake pan, about 10x14". . . . Thu, 04 Jan 2007 17:41:46 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976876963 Katrina Hall 2007-01-04T17:41:46Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976871749 where did this wretchedness come from? jagged and cranky the hiss of criticism the sound of self-defeat. I want to raise my fists and call down blue lightning splitting off the old world the . . . Thu, 28 Dec 2006 18:44:32 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976871749 Katrina Hall 2006-12-28T18:44:32Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976871743 leaving new york icy, slushy, freezing in the company of seven other teenagers at the airport we searched for the next flight to a warm place. san juan airport, where the drunks lay in the fountain . . . Thu, 28 Dec 2006 18:31:29 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976871743 Katrina Hall 2006-12-28T18:31:29Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976870805 I just accomplished my first resolution ten days ago, when I quit my job. Ammend that to horrible job. Now I have a half a job left to live on until I find another half job to fill in the money gaps. I . . . Wed, 27 Dec 2006 14:32:09 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976870805 Katrina Hall 2006-12-27T14:32:09Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976869770   We celebrate Christmas Eve - a tradition that started out of emotional necessity when I was divorced and the children had to go to their Dad's on Christmas morning. After a depressing and disasterous . . . Tue, 26 Dec 2006 00:22:12 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976869770 Katrina Hall 2006-12-26T00:22:12Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976868578 I post this in hopes of keeping people away from the emergency room on Christmas Eve!  With a sharp knife, slash the flat side of each chestnut. You can make X-shaped cuts in the ends if you want, . . . Sat, 23 Dec 2006 08:52:55 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976868578 Katrina Hall 2006-12-23T08:52:55Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976868279 Cioccolato Paradiso Biscotti Biscotti with toasted almonds, orange peel, and milk chocolate - heavenly! I got up at 5am to make these special Christmas biscotti for my friend Mollie, who expects them . . . Fri, 22 Dec 2006 17:44:19 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976868279 Katrina Hall 2006-12-22T17:44:19Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976866048 there was a night when I surged to the heavens to hold the lightning bolts, but also the stars to soothe my children. all night I went through boxes photographs of babies, babies growing up smiles . . . Tue, 19 Dec 2006 17:51:07 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976866048 Katrina Hall 2006-12-19T17:51:07Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976862466   Ok. So I'm thumbing through cookbooks , thinking about my daughter, my son, my daughter's partner, and the baby, and thinking about Christmas Eve dinner. We celebrate with silly hats from . . . Thu, 14 Dec 2006 23:02:47 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976862466 Katrina Hall 2006-12-14T23:02:47Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976858725   It takes me two hours to wrap six presents, and not very well at that. No more intricate writing, homemade tags, just crooked ribbons and way too much Scotch tape. When I go online, I have to look . . . Sun, 10 Dec 2006 20:23:01 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976858725 Katrina Hall 2006-12-10T20:23:01Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976824102 This all came about from Moggy's comment about the flour I use in my recipes. She's south of New Hampshire, and had never heard of King Arthur flour. Sooooooo, I got to wondering, what's YOUR . . . Wed, 25 Oct 2006 22:12:05 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976824102 Katrina Hall 2006-10-25T22:12:05Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976823585 In a saute pan, melt about 3 T unsalted butter. When sizzling, toss in a heaping cup of sliced mushrooms. Saute until they  have browned and smell nutty. Remove from heat. Add a cup or so of . . . Wed, 25 Oct 2006 09:42:53 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976823585 Katrina Hall 2006-10-25T09:42:53Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976822390 Hooray! The cranberries are in and I'm ready to make my son's favorite muffins! 3 c King Arthur flour 1 1/2 c sugar 3 t. baking powder 5 T. canola oil 1/4 t. nutmeg 3/4 c fresh orange juice . . . Mon, 23 Oct 2006 21:51:09 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976822390 Katrina Hall 2006-10-23T21:51:09Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976819178 These are wonderful as an appetizer, with soups, or as a side dish. I use sharp cheddar for the cheese. 1/2 c milk 1/2 c water 1/2 c unsalted butter dash salt and pepper 1 c King Arthur flour 4 eggs . . . Thu, 19 Oct 2006 12:06:35 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976819178 Katrina Hall 2006-10-19T12:06:35Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976817444 This is actually my daughter's recipe. Her favorite soup as a 12 year old was the Silver Palate's Beef and Red Wine Broth with Pasta, but she is now a vegan so she made up this soup. Similar taste . . . Tue, 17 Oct 2006 08:36:45 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976817444 Katrina Hall 2006-10-17T08:36:45Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976814176 It's a cold, rainy night in New Hampshire. As I come home from my job cleaning medical offices, my eyes light on this wonderful photograph of my stepmother, playing the washboard in New Orleans , ten . . . Thu, 12 Oct 2006 11:24:24 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976814176 Katrina Hall 2006-10-12T11:24:24Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976794401 I know of a poet in my town. she is pale and fragile looking someone's wan, Southern sweetheart. I saw her one day standing motionless on the rocks ringing the lake staring into the water. was she . . . Fri, 15 Sep 2006 21:11:43 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976794401 Katrina Hall 2006-09-15T21:11:43Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976792330 I fall through the door almost tripping over the canvas bag, the cat saying hello it's late, you're late I need food, and strike the match to the fire I've set kindling and newspaper kicking . . . Wed, 13 Sep 2006 00:09:30 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976792330 Katrina Hall 2006-09-13T00:09:30Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976792291 Driving home from work tonight, I saw the cold weather stars shining brilliantly. Coming into the house, I lit the fire in the stove, and wandered into the bedroom, where the casual bouquet from the garden . . . Tue, 12 Sep 2006 23:03:19 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976792291 Katrina Hall 2006-09-12T23:03:19Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976791097 This is a really easy breakfast ( or teatime) treat to throw together.  Perfect for Easter morning! To start: Snip enough dried apricots with scissors to make 3/4 cup. Place foil on a baking sheet. . . . Mon, 11 Sep 2006 08:41:00 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976791097 Katrina Hall 2006-09-11T08:41:00Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976787123 I like to see myself as some Amazonian tall & true strong sure footed, sure hearted. in truth I am as tangled as a blackberry bush thorny and sharp and only at the bottom of my stem am I bare and . . . Mon, 04 Sep 2006 21:24:17 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976787123 Katrina Hall 2006-09-04T21:24:17Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976786866 I found this hornworm this morning in the garden, chewing blissfully on the yellow pear tomato plants. I have never been able to kill hornworms, finding them adorable, plump, a perfect green. I have no . . . Mon, 04 Sep 2006 12:01:54 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976786866 Katrina Hall 2006-09-04T12:01:54Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976786102 the wind is blowing fiercely violently the huge pine trees break limbs the leaves that only yesterday I photographed with such joy blow straight to Canada. A long working day. In a sudden, crushing . . . Sat, 02 Sep 2006 21:13:20 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976786102 Katrina Hall 2006-09-02T21:13:20Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976786071 it's not that I found you wanting no it was the memory of rosy, magic, bubbling lights on a childhood Christmas tree it was the gold crescent moon cut out of cardboard and hung over the door it was . . . Sat, 02 Sep 2006 20:04:31 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976786071 Katrina Hall 2006-09-02T20:04:31Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976785317 With the Brewer's Festival this weekend at Mt. Snow in Vermont, and the Octoberfest coming up at the Harpoon Brewery in Windsor, VT Oct 7th and 8th, this is a great time to celebrate with a pot of . . . Fri, 01 Sep 2006 07:55:55 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976785317 Katrina Hall 2006-09-01T07:55:55Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976779280 so many mistakes some from swimming up so desperately from illness some from fear some from anger (that wretched red-headed gene) some from the lonely place and the turned-out pockets. some from no place . . . Sun, 20 Aug 2006 21:39:45 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976779280 Katrina Hall 2006-08-20T21:39:45Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976778499 Got Stuff? Freecycle! Tis the season to move, declutter, check the kid's sizes before shopping for back to school, right? Well, here's a handy-dandy website that will save all those trips to the . . . Fri, 18 Aug 2006 20:17:03 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976778499 Katrina Hall 2006-08-18T20:17:03Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976776666 jam on your hiking boots and walk to the river, kicking every rock and bad conversation you have ever had you come to the quiet and there the water sliding past the pink sandbars of the evening sky late . . . Mon, 14 Aug 2006 22:04:36 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976776666 Katrina Hall 2006-08-14T22:04:36Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976731761 this can't be it mired in the muddy sediment afraid to breathe but wanting to fly you know how yellow balloons shrivel wrinkled and air sucked out slowly that's how it is. flying in dreams grasping . . . Wed, 22 Feb 2006 07:57:23 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976731761 Katrina Hall 2006-02-22T07:57:23Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976730956 I am mesmerized by her flying feet a blur so swift she might lift off and float gently into the night sky a secret buddha-smile on her lips she appears to barely breathe if I were a man I would leave offerings . . . Sat, 18 Feb 2006 21:21:25 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976730956 Katrina Hall 2006-02-18T21:21:25Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976727156 the long white trailer is usually docked behind the hospital sometimes it disappears and magically reappears as I walk to my car read the paper, smoke a cigarette the first night I heard it breathe I . . . Wed, 01 Feb 2006 07:58:20 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976727156 Katrina Hall 2006-02-01T07:58:20Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976726347 stones bruised and broken hearts tumble and crack, shatter or not. the wind is cold the sunset over snow radiant as though God or something celestial were singing.   does it matter if there . . . Sat, 28 Jan 2006 17:22:02 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976726347 Katrina Hall 2006-01-28T17:22:02Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976725673   I have lost years of kisses I grieved and saved them while you were gone. turning off the light beside the bed listening for the toothbrush empty room, empty night I hid the kisses while . . . Wed, 25 Jan 2006 22:18:05 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976725673 Katrina Hall 2006-01-25T22:18:05Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976725082 the fierce wind whips the snow into knife-edged Everests and snow devils spin and blow across the icy field like madmen. a green tin birdfeeder swings as two fat, black ravens descend from branches, . . . Tue, 24 Jan 2006 10:13:47 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976725082 Katrina Hall 2006-01-24T10:13:47Z