Watercolor by Joanne -Applesauce Cake with Bourbon Raisins baked by Colleen
Joanne writes from Florida:
So …. one day last month I was on the phone catching up with my friend Colleen who lives in Nova Scotia. As we were talking about her new cookbook purchase, Ina Garten’s “Modern Comfort Food“, my doorbell rang and a package was delivered. I opened it while talking and it was a copy of the same book! What are the odds? My dear friend Ruth had sent it as a surprise. Colleen and I decided we would each pick some recipes to try out and share our results. Here are the photos of our month-long project. Fun and nice way to keep in touch. Overall we both agree that Ina Garten’s recipes are easy to prepare and almost always turn out looking exactly like her descriptions and photos.
We’re looking forward to trying out another cookbook author soon.”
Applesauce Cake with Bourbon Raisins
Brussels Sprouts Pizza Carbonara
Colleen has been featured on the blog with quilts, cookbooks and a mug rug she made me
Ina Garten’s recipes are crowd pleasers. I buy her books for people who say they can’t/don’t cook and they love them.
That’s a great idea Sheree.
Always gratefully received and gets them cooking
What eye popping pleasers ! The pizza sounds intriguing- but I am fond of salmon; so that would be my first choice. Thanks for sharing.
Wow, everything looks so appetizing and I’m sure it was all delicious. I’d have to try the roasted, sausage and peppers, followed up with Applesauce Cake with Bourbon Raisins. So nice of them to share their pictures so you could post.
I know. It’s such a cool project. Can’t wait for the next one.
Thanks Ruth. That was so much fun and perhaps one day we can all cook together. Happy Thanksgiving!
Wouldn’t that be great? Happy Thanksgiving to you too.
Thanks Ruth! Loved it. Can’t wait to try the pizza. I bought the book a while ago but haven’t used it. This gave me incentive to do so.
Oh that’s wonderful. Thanks Karen
Love the pics – and the recommendations! I’ll have to check out Ina’s recipes.