Originally this blog was created as a record of what I cook each day for my family. It has become a collection of our favorite dishes. Like any home cook, I have off-days when my creations don’t turn out as planned. I usually don’t post a dish that we didn’t love. I want anyone who tries my recipes to have a great experience and a delicious outcome, so I only post the dishes that worked. I consider myself to be an accomplished home cook. I am always trying to find ways to perfect dishes and try new ingredients. I believe in using local, seasonal ingredients as much as possible. All photos are taken by me or by my wonderful, supportive husband.
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Awesome stuff here! Very enjoyable.
Great job Keri! Can’t wait to try the PokPok wings!
Hi Carrie ~ we met at your husband’s HS reunion (my husband & I are the ones who have been to Sicily) ~ I am excited to follow your blog. Looks great so far!
Hey, great to hear from you! Thanks for stopping by!
Hey Carrie,
Fabulous blog. Harley sent the link to me yesterday and Cindy and plan on checking in regularly to see what the Great Chef has in store.
Thanks! Great to hear from you!
Finally – more Carrie recipes!! I’ve worn out your very first published (at least on the YGH press, circa… 1997 or something) cookbook and have been dying for more Macca/Cowan kitchen secrets! I’m thrilled to see your beautiful face, drool over your amazing photos, and know that you are still creating in the kitchen. Hugs to you, sweets!
Thanks! Good to hear from you too. Glad to hear you like the blog!
Carrie, I never knew you were such a fantastic cook! I agree with Brookie, I’m always drooling over your photos — whoever is taking the pics is doing, well, almost as good as the one doing the cooking!
Hey Debbie! Thanks for the comment and for subscribing too! I take most of the pictures with Harley’s fancy camera. Harley takes some of them as well- it just depends on the timing and whether my hands are clean or not:)
Hi there! Joey’s neighbors with the chickens here 🙂 Thanks to FB and your brother we found your wonderful blog! Chris will be trying these yummy recipes out for us! Thanks!
I’m so glad! Our chickens are doing great- they are enjoying the warmer weather. Take care!
Hi Vicki and Chris! Thanks for taking a look at my blog. We were visiting Joey last week and noticed how big your Buff Orpingtons are. They seem a lot bigger than ours. What do you feed them? We are feeding ours triple duty laying feed, cracked corn as a snack, and sometimes our leftover kitchen scraps. I’d love to know your secret!
Carrie,
What a cool blog! I’m always DYING for new recipes — these look fantastic! Thank you!
Andrea
Thanks! I’s so glad you like it!
Very nice blog; love your recipes!
Thanks! I came across yours today- looking forward to reading more.
Good morning! I’ve nominated you for the Versatile Blogger Award. If you would like to participate, you can go here to see the rules. http://gluten-free-zen.com/2012/01/20/the-best-things-about-blogging/
THANKS! That’s so nice:)
I’ve nominated you for the Versatile Blogger Award! Congrats! http://at350degrees.wordpress.com/2012/07/23/versatile-blogger-award/
Thanks! That’s very nice:)
Hi Carrie,
I’m enjoying your recipes. Your photographs are beautifu as welll. Met David Lebovitz; He’s a doll. Loved the apricot tangine!
The last time I saw you, you were a kid. My, you’ve grown up beautifully and your family is gorgeous.
Keep enjoying the good life in Portland.
Best wishes to all.
À bientôt,
Patricia
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Very nice. Looks very professional I think I will try a recipe on the family this weekend
Thanks Troy!
Found your post on the Martha Stewart Frozen Chiffon Rainbow Cake when I was planning to make it for my good friend’s birthday. ( We devoted cooks think alike. ). Thanks to your post, I doubled the meringue recipe to combine with the fruit purees, so I only made meringues three times instead of five; they’re all done and sitting in the freezer now waiting to be frosted. I’ll definitely take cake pics if it comes out; also plan to double the frosting recipe right off the bat, again thanks to your comments. Wow, did you save me time and heartache !
I’m so glad my post helped you out! I can’t wait to see the pics!
I love new recipes and look forward to learning new yummy ones!
Hi Carrie, Jenny introduced me to your Blog and suggested I try your Thanksgiving dishes. I did your brine turkey and savory dressing, they were both wonderful. Now I am looking forward to trying many more. Cheers! Wishing you and your Family and very wonderful Christmas. Barb
Thanks Barb! I’m so glad the recipes worked well for you. Merry Christmas!