by By Emily Black | Photo by Rory Doyle
Drunk Chicken 1 (4-pound) whole chicken 2 tablespoons vegetable oil 2 tablespoons lemon pepper seasoning 2 tablespoons kosher salt 2 teaspoons black pepper 1 can beer Remove neck and giblets and discard. Rinse inside and out, and pat dry with paper towels. Rub with...
by By Emily Black | Photo by Rory Doyle
6 tablespoons unsalted butter 4 cups mini marshmallows, divided ½ teaspoon pure vanilla ½ teaspoon sea salt 6 cups crispy rice cereal 2 cups graham cracker pieces 1 cup milk chocolate chips 2 graham cracker sheets, chopped for garnish 1 (4-ounce) chocolate bar,...
by Emily Black | photos by Rory Doyle
French Almond Plum Cake This cake with its delicate perfume of almonds is rustic, yet elegant, with a slight dusting of confectioners’ sugar. Apricots and cherries can be added for variation. 2 pounds red plums, (or combination of plums, apricots, or cherries) 2...
by Patty Roper | photo by Melanie Thortis
After I made the clay mold pumpkins that appeared in the September/October 2023 issue, a sweet friend sent me a small photo of a pumpkin adorned with tiny pressed and dried flowers. Perfect, because I love pumpkins and I love flowers! You only need a few supplies and...
by Patty Roper | photo by Melanie Thortis
Autumn is one of our most pleasant seasons with cool temperatures and all the senses touched by the beauty and texture of jewel-toned leaves and berries. It is the perfect time to invite old and new friends to enjoy comfort foods and share quality time. Whether a...
by Mary Neff Steward, Photos by Abe Draper
For a couple raising a family in the midst of the stresses of work and life, the desire for a relaxed and comfortable home results in a beautiful modern masterpiece. Almost a decade ago, they wanted acreage for their two young boys to roam and purchased a beautiful...
by Emily Black | Photo by Rory Doyle
S’more Ice Cream with Toasted Almonds 1 ½ cups whole milk 1 ½ cups heavy cream 1 teaspoon butter 12 large marshmallows 3 large egg yolks 2 tablespoons sugar 1 teaspoon pure vanilla Pinch of salt 3 ounces milk chocolate, chopped 3 graham cracker sheets, broken into...
by Emily Black | photos by Rory Doyle
Apple Butternut Squash Soup with Bacon and Sour Cream 6 slices bacon, cut into1-inch pieces 2 celery ribs, chopped 1 carrot, peeled and chopped 1 medium onion, chopped ¼ teaspoon cinnamon ¾ pound red potatoes 2 medium Granny Smith apples 4 cups butternut squash,...
by Mary Neff Steward | photos by Andrew Welch
Nancy and Owen Mayfield were living in a stately early 20th-century Victorian apartment in the Hayes Valley neighborhood of San Francisco when Owen casually showed Nancy a listing for a lovely Greek Revival house in their hometown of Jackson. Nancy, an interior...
