Author: The Caddy Shack Co
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The Spring Equinox — A Simple Shift into Spring
Every year around this time, things start to feel a little different. It’s not dramatic. It’s not overnight. But you have already noticed it. There’s more daylight when you leave work. The air isn’t as sharp. The ground starts to soften. You catch yourself thinking about opening windows, cleaning things out, maybe even getting outside…
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Herb School
Over the years I’ve collected a fair number of herbs for both the kitchen and the apothecary. Some are familiar because I cook with them often. Others are used for tea or simple remedies. And a few, if I’m honest, have been sitting on the shelf waiting for me to take the time to really…
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A Weekend with Grammy (and Her Stromboli)
This past weekend my Grammy came to stay with me for a few days. As she’s gotten older, there are certain recipes she doesn’t make as often anymore — one of them being her stromboli. It’s one of those family recipes that has been around forever. The kind that doesn’t really come from a cookbook,…
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Oatmeal cream pies during a snow storm
I didn’t grow up in a “snack” house. I grew up in an ingredient house. If I wanted something sweet, I wasn’t opening a cupboard and grabbing fruit roll-ups or chips. I grabbed a kiwi…. Or peanut butter on toast. Or I pulled out flour, sugar, and butter and baked something. That was the deal.…
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Chocolate-Chocolate Chip Amish Friendship Bread Cupcakes
Amish Friendship bread doesn’t have to stay in a loaf pan…. For a long time I made Amish Friendship Bread using classic non-pudding recipes, and they were always delicious. Still, I like experimenting in the kitchen, and I wanted a version that felt a little lighter while keeping that soft, tender crumb the starter gives.…
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Log Home Renovation Journey….
The beginning… It’s Official — The Log Home Is Ours…..It still feels a little unreal saying it out loud, but it’s official… the log home is ours. Of course, along with the excitement comes a long list of projects, plans, measurements, sketches, and late-night conversations about layouts and ideas. I’ve already measured the space, entered…
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Samoa Friendship Bread
Not too long ago I shared how to make and maintain Amish Friendship Bread starter, but I never actually posted a recipe for what to do with it once you have a bubbling jar on the counter. The “classic” loaf is simple and really good—starter, cinnamon, vanilla, and a standard batter that bakes up moist…
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Sourdough Pretzel Nuggets for a Snow Day
They were calling for a heck of a snowstorm this weekend. It’s now mid-Sunday, the snow is still coming down, and I honestly couldn’t tell you how much we have—just that it’s enough to make everything quiet and white. Snow days make great kitchen days. I woke up, added wood to the fire. My day…
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Amish Friendship Bread Starter
I first met Amish Friendship Bread in the early 90’s, long before I knew anything about yeast or fermentation. My mom had a zip lock bag sitting on the counter — pale batter with little bubbles and sharpie instructions written directly on the bag. A friend had given it to her, she baked her loaves,…
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Pork Pot Pie with Drop Biscuit Topping
A simple way to turn New Year’s leftovers into real comfort food I don’t mind leftovers. They’re part of everyday cooking, and most of the time, reheating a good meal is perfectly fine. But every now and then, it’s nice to step away from that and challenge yourself to see what else a dish could…