Apple Sauce Time

Preparing to make apple sauce. Notice in the background Mary is preparing french toast for the hired help.

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Home grown tomato and lettuce!

Thanksgiving 2010

Homemade Pita Bread

So, we are at the store and Mary says, "I don't like this Pita; I think I'll just make my own." Well... here it is.

I'll let Mary explain this; it was good!

Belgian Liege Waffles

Pain d'Epi

Mary whipped up some bread to go with dinner tonight. This is one of my favorites and she's figured out how to make it at home. Pain d'Epi in English is Wheat Stalk Bread.

The shape is that of a golden wheat stalk in the field. The crunchy tips are to die for. You break off a piece and then you go to heaven!

Danny's Birthday Cake

Mary will have to explain it.

Homemake Hamburger and Hot Dog Buns

This is no kidding. Today I had the best hamburger and hot dog I've ever had. These buns were to die for. Mary made these from scratch. Amazing!!

Tuesday night is Dutch Apple pancake night

Awesome. Tart Granny Smith, a special batter that gives almost a solid custard feel to the mouth.

Tuesday night is strudel night

Yep, she's a keeper.

Eggplant Parmesan

The Sunday dinner. Inspired by Bobby Flay's throw down with a New York Italian deli owner. Inside is peeled and sliced eggplant (sliced long way). These are breaded in Italian bread crumbs by an egg wash. Then these are deep fat fried. Fried eggplant is layered with marinara, fresh mozzarella, Pecorino romano and shredded mozzarella. Bake and eat. (Don't share, per Karl)

Homemade English Muffins

Another boring day at the ranch. No preservatives. Plus, the strawberry jam is from the local farmer's market.

pizza tonight

from scratch: homemade dough, sweet spicy sausage, fresh mushrooms on top, 3 cups of real cheese (too bad I don't pay attention) She's a keeper.

French day

She made 3 today loaves today. Crunchy and tasty!

Chocolate Eclairs

Family Circle Recipe from Oct '83. I've had these before. Pretty good.

Breakfast Cookies by Mary Monk (recipe Ellie Krieger)

Northern Bean Soup

Northern Bean Soup with smoked turkey leg and kale.

Rolled Turkey Breast

Rolled turkey breast with dried cherry almond dressing in a cherry reduction of white wine and homemade cherry sorbet (sorbet from the summer.)

Lemon Sabayon with Hazelnut Crust

Just another average meal in the Monk household.