Evening Magazine Visits The Old Hen Bed & Breakfast. We had some very special visitors this week at The Old Hen Bed & Breakfast. We invited some of our previous guests over for brunch. Oh, and King 5 Evening Magazine happened to stop by too. We’re being featured on Evening Magazine because we are a […]
About a year ago I promised to share my cherry limeade recipe from Dotter’s graduation. I have no excuses for the delay. But I come bearing glad tidings of fresh limes. And cherries. And pretty straws. Cherry Limeade 1 cup water 1 cup sugar 1 cups fresh lime juice (from about 7-8 limes) 12 ounces […]
Sometimes my recipe ideas are well thought out and planned and other times, I happen upon a miracle like Boston Cream Pie Napoleons while looking at the ingredients I already have on hand. This happened one-day last year while Jessica and her husband were visiting The Old Hen. This is the “this” that happened. Boston […]
Coconut Shrimp in Orange Sauce. Fresh. Fried. Sweet. Savory. The gang’s all here to please you. Although this recipe takes a little effort, it brings a big payoff with delicious flavors. Coconut Shrimp in Orange Sauce Coconut Shrimp & Salad Canola oil or vegetable oil One pound shrimp 1 teaspoon sea salt 1 teaspoon coarse […]
Two Cocktails to Welcome Summer – A guest post by the amazing Warren Bobrow. The Easter and Passover holiday weekend is now behind us. I’ve been dreaming of warmer weather and this past weekend although windy was just the taste I’ve been seeking. The lovely summer season to follow is filling my cocktail-driven wishes and […]
Oven Baked BBQ Pork Ribs. On a rainy day in Seattle, you can hear the raindrops fall upon the outdoor barbecue. To make things feel better and cozier and yummier, make these slow-cooked ribs and have friends over and play games. Or skip the friends and the games and just eat ribs. Oven Baked BBQ […]
Cornbread Muffins and Whipped Honey Butter. When I was little, the only thing I was allowed to order off the menu was grilled cheese and a glass of water. This was how my parents were able to take our family out to eat but still keep things within the budget. It might sound like I […]
Chicken and Spinach Lasagna With White Wine Alfredo Sauce. Does spinach get lost in the back of your refrigerator? Perhaps it’s time to just give in and make it cheesy and buttery and try for salads again next week. Chicken and Spinach Lasagna With White Wine Alfredo Sauce Makes about 8 servings. Preheat oven to […]
Was there ever a potluck where the seven-layer salad was not present when we were kids? Although similar, it seems everyone has their own special take on how a seven-layer salad should look. Mine? Well, I prefer 3 times 7 – hence an abundant 21 layers. The trifle bowl is the very best bowl for layered […]
The girls in our family were looking through old cookbooks this week. Almost everything in certain books were combinations of processed foods with corny names… naughty names even. If there is one dessert that every girl should know how to make, it’s Better Than Sex Dessert. Good Christian women call it “Better Than Robert Redford […]
Lemon Coconut Pancakes with Cream Cheese Syrup. When spring arrives, one must remember all things lemony and coconut-y and holy. And then add cream cheese syrup. And a sprig of mint. Amen. Lemon Coconut Pancakes with Cream Cheese Syrup Syrup 4 ounces cream cheese, softened 4 tablespoons butter, softened 3 cups powdered sugar Juice of […]
Cherry & Cream Cheese Bread Pudding. There are few things as beautiful as a perfect flavor combination. I didn’t realize it at the time, but that is something I was learning when I used to sit on a stool and watch the bakers do their magic on doughnuts, pastries, and bread. While all I could […]
