Bridget's Green Kitchen

Orange blueberry cheese bread on a visit to Maine

May 26, 2012

Orange blueberry cheese bread – extra tasty when toasted. One summer years ago my mom, dad and a few of my siblings were traveling in Maine, on their way to pick me up at a friend’s cottage. They left home a little later than expected and by suppertime were […]

Desserts, Other

Ninnie’s chocolate sauce

May 11, 2012

My mom had an aunt who was just like a fairy Godmother. She spoiled her in ways that kids dream about and when I was growing up the memories mom shared about Ninnie seemed to come right out of a storybook. Ninnie’s generosity spilled over to my older siblings […]

Salads

Erik’s secret salad dressing — yummy balsamic vinaigrette

April 20, 2012

Some people are hoarders of recipes. They keep them close to their chest like state secrets and pretend they don’t hear when you ask for a copy. To each his own, but I think sharing recipes, like sharing a meal, is another way that food brings people together. No […]

Desserts

Little Whole Grain Lemon Tarts are a Two-Bite Treat

April 13, 2012

Tart lemon curd tucked into mini whole wheat pastry cups can be an everyday treat. I love tart, tart lemon curd, the sort that puckers your mouth but doesn’t quite make you squint. My kids love it too so we have it in the fridge, a lot. (And I have […]

Cookies

Maple sandwich cookies

April 9, 2012

For years I’d been looking for a recipe that mimicked (in a good way) the maple sandwich cookies that my mom would never buy. This version, which I discovered last weekend in our local paper, is from Quebec chef Martin Picard. It celebrates everything that is delicious about maple […]