In the first year after I got married, I had to build up a recipe collection. I had cooked now and then during high school, and had somehow managed to feed myself when I moved into my first apartment after college. (Mainly, I existed on omelets.) But daily meal prep for two people? This was […]
Early this morning, I watched the sky turn as red and dappled as a Gala apple. Yesterday my mother warned me about a coming ice storm, and now the sky foreshadowed it, too. I had cancelled today’s plans based on my mom’s predictions, and right now the day ahead looks like one for staying home, bundling […]
It’s not just your imagination. Studies have shown that time really does feel like it is flying by as we get older. Some have thought that this is because, when we’re kids, our hearts beat more quickly, and this functions as a natural timekeeper, making it feel like more time has passed. Or that we’re receiving […]
Bacon-cheddar scones and biscuits have been making the rounds on Pinterest lately. And while Pinterest often captures the passing flavors we’re currently obsessing over, I predict that bacon-cheddar scones and biscuits will become a staple of contemporary kitchens. Because here’s the thing. Not only do they taste devastating, they ask for only a very small time […]
This recipe is so elegant you won’t believe how simple it is! Just three ingredients and a few minutes prep! Start it the night before and it’ll be all set for your party the next day. Save Print Bacon Cheese Ball Author: Conebella Farm Recipe type: Appetizer Ingredients 8 ounces Conebella Farm Bacon Cheddar, Bacon Jalapeno […]
What is it that really satisfies us after feasting on a good meal or devouring elegant party food? In An Everlasting Meal, chef and food writer Tamar Adler writes that scientists have found that it’s not just the starches and proteins doing their work of nourishing us. “We feel sated when our senses have been […]
Did you know there’s an entire festival devoted to bacon? We all knew that bacon was worthy of such devotion, especially when paired with rich, creamy cheddar cheese, but this week I just found out that Easton, PA is the home of the PA Bacon Festival. But, wait, there’s more good news. Conebella Farm Cheese […]
On the calendar, August looked so unassuming. But now that it is here, it’s beginning to fill me with panic as it tells me that summer will be over in a matter of weeks. It’s been a busy month, and yet it’s a month when there’s so much sweet in-season fruit I want to make the most of. […]
Let me introduce you to the most flavorful mashed potatoes you will ever taste. These smooth and fluffy golden mashed potatoes begin with Yukon gold potatoes, which have a naturally buttery “French fry” taste. The finishing touch, Conebella Farm Bacon Cheddar Chive spread, takes the flavor to the next level. Even eaten plain on a […]
When I was growing up, my mom had a meal she called “Company Chicken.” A simple, flavorful breaded chicken recipe, it was one of those meals that would always turn out right and taste fancy. Because it was guaranteed to be good, this recipe made the rounds from friend to friend. Mom learned it from […]