Lemon Rice Croquettes -The French Way to Use Leftovers!

lemon rice croquette recipe

I have loved croquettes since I was a child.  Each fall my mother would take us “back to school” shopping, which meant a trip into Boston where we would go to the big department stores like Filenes and Jordan Marsh. … Continue reading

Creamy Tomato Bisque

Cream of Tomato Soup, Creamy Tomato Soup, Tomato Soup

Creamy Tomato Bisque ….variation on a childhood favorite! Creamy Tomato Bisque was on the menu last night at the Thompson house! When I was a kid, Campbell’s Tomato Soup was my favorite. I would have eaten my favorite combo of … Continue reading

Fiddleheads and Spring –it’s a Northwoods tradition!

Fiddleheads just harvested

Fiddleheads hunting…in search of the elusive but delicious fern! Fiddleheads are one of the joys of spring here in the North Maine Woods. There is a short window of time in the spring when you can find fiddleheads that are … Continue reading

Apple Crumble Pie

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Apple Pie and Mom …it’s an American thing! This Apple Crumble pie is one of my favorite Apple Pie recipes..  I love making pies and ,of course, Bill loves eating them, and apple is his favorite. To change things up … Continue reading

Slow Cooker Chicken Vegetable Soup Recipe

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Chicken Vegetable Soup in a Slow Cooker Hearty and healthy, this warming slow cooker chicken vegetable soup recipe can make the coldest day more cozy. It is quick to get together, and is a great way to use up left-over … Continue reading

It’s Monday in Maine

Poplar, blizzard of 2013, Mount Katahdin

Monday, Monday……….. it’s Monday in Maine! Starting this week, I’ll be doing a Monday feature called “It’s Monday in Maine”.  Posts will be all about this amazing state, so I look forward to sharing beautiful Maine with you.  When most … Continue reading