Deanna M.

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White chocolate peppermint bark

Deanna M. posted an article on - Dec 5, 2009, 10:44 am
The Old Hen Bed & Breakfast The inn is Christmas cozy. We’ve put up the Christmas tree, pulled out the comforting seasonal breakfast recipes and have started baking for our Christmas Cookie Crun...
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Welcome to The Old Hen Blog!

Deanna M. posted an article on - Dec 1, 2009, 5:42 pm

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Almond Roca Bars

Deanna M. posted an article on - Nov 27, 2009, 8:46 pm
Oh my goodness! Oh my goodness! So much for baking without sampling! I just made these bars for church and they are Hoops & YoYo delicious!! 1 cup brown sugar – I do love a leveled measuring cu...
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Happy Thanksgiving!

Deanna M. posted an article on - Nov 26, 2009, 10:41 am
We were up early today as many of you have been putting the turkey in the oven. My husband and I have gotten the turkey prepped and it’s roasting. He is trying to take all of the credit but I...
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The Innkeeper hits the town to see Steamy Kitchen

Deanna M. posted an article on - Nov 14, 2009, 11:10 pm
Brownies aren’t the only thing I’ve been creating from scratch this year. It took us about six months of spinning in circles to turn our house into The Old Hen Bed & Breakfast. During this...
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Orange creamsicle smoothie recipe

Deanna M. posted an article on - Nov 12, 2009, 9:14 pm
Nothing says welcome to winter like a frosty orange creamsicle smoothie. Okay maybe not so much, but I told a lovely guest of ours that I would be posting this recipe and I am a couple of months behin...
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The Great Quiche Fiasco of 2009

Deanna M. posted an article on - Nov 8, 2009, 11:04 am
Oops! Whoa! Phew…
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Taco quiche recipe

Deanna M. posted an article on - Nov 5, 2009, 7:09 pm
Once upon a time, there was a little girl who was dragged to brunch. Brunch was scary for the little girl because it meant two things. One, it meant that two meal opportunities were condensed down to...
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The Grave Yard Shift Bakery is open – Halloween treat comment contest!

Deanna M. posted an article on - Oct 26, 2009, 1:54 pm
Our community center had a Haunted House and my daughter and I provided a bake sale for the event. Culinary geeks that we are, we overworked ourselves and could hardly keep our eyes open while selling...
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Football season snacks: Mini chili and cornbread cups idea

Deanna M. posted an article on - Oct 20, 2009, 9:36 pm
DISCLAIMER: If this is your first time to The Old Hen Blog please hear me out before you move on to what you would consider a bona-fide foodie blog that has creatures made out of rolled up balls of ca...
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Fancy fondue party for homecoming!

Deanna M. posted an article on - Oct 18, 2009, 3:04 am
My daughter has dinner parties every year before all of the big high school shindigs. This weekend we celebrated homecoming with a fondue party. Fondue is such a fun way to have dinner together since...
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Football season snacks: Mini insalata caprese kabobs recipe

Deanna M. posted an article on - Oct 15, 2009, 1:17 pm
Today we are having fun making another mini football season snack. Mini insalata caprese kabobs are healthy and easy capresey to make which stacks up to a fun treat! You might even be able to find th...
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A lovely, cozy fall tea

Deanna M. posted an article on - Sep 26, 2009, 4:21 pm
I just love fall! As I write this blog, the weather is sunshiny with a touch of fall crispiness – perfect!  I am trying a new recipe and  looking out my kitchen window at  my chickens crossin...
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Football Season Snacks: Mini drumettes with homemade BBQ sauce

Deanna M. posted an article on - Sep 24, 2009, 4:12 pm
It is almost time for another Sunday game and we are cooking up all things mini to get ready! Today we’re making mini drumettes with homemade BBQ sauce. This recipe is easier than you might t...
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Football Season Snacks: Mini pizzas with mini pepperoni

Deanna M. posted an article on - Sep 16, 2009, 8:38 pm
I was pretty sure that mini pizzas could not possibly be any cuter until I met… Hormel’s Pepperoni Minis! Are you kidding me? These are the cutest ever! When did these come out? I missed ...
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Celebrating Creative Minds and Beauty with Beatrix Potter's Tale of Peter Rabbit

Deanna M. posted an article on - Sep 10, 2009, 9:29 am
Yesterday I went to the Puyallup (pronounced pew-Al-up) Fairgrounds to enter the table decorating contest there. I filled out a form in July requesting an autumn theme which would have made this blog ...
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Julia Child's Soufflé Au Chocolat (Chocolate Soufflé) recipe

Deanna M. posted an article on - Sep 8, 2009, 9:24 pm
Meryl Streep as Julia Child in Julie & Julia by Sony Pictures Almost two weeks ago I placed this blog post into your hands. You were asked to vote on the recipe that you’d like to see me make f...
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The Final Vote for "Decide Deanna's Kitchen Fate!"

Deanna M. posted an article on - Aug 31, 2009, 1:40 pm
Which recipe would you like to see Deanna blog from Julia Child’s cookbook, Mastering the Art of French Cooking? Chocolat Souffle – Perhaps a fallen frenzy? 67% Crepes Suzette – In...
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My attempt at Bailey's Shiny Top Cobbler

Deanna M. posted an article on - Aug 31, 2009, 1:34 pm
Camp Gilead 60th Anniversary Commemorative Cookbook Taking a little break from Julia Child’s recipes for a fund raiser… My friend Kimberly from Camp Gilead sent over this crazy easy reci...
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Julia Child's Boeuf Bourguignon (Beef Stew in Red Wine, with Bacon Onions, and Mushrooms) recipe.

Deanna M. posted an article on - Aug 26, 2009, 12:13 am
I am so excited for today! Today we are giving away our first prize at The Old Hen Blog and we’re making the most highlighted recipe in the movie Julie & Julia, Boeuf Bourguignon. If that isn...
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Decide Deanna's Kitchen Fate!

Deanna M. posted an article on - Aug 23, 2009, 7:30 pm
Here is your chance to choose Deanna’s next Julia Child recipe fiasco. Did you enjoy the Applesauce Mold? Maybe you thought the Broiled Chicken was too easy. Perhaps you just have unresolved ang...
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Julia Child's Pommes Normande En Belle Vue (Applesauce Caramel Mold) recipe and cookbook give-away!

Deanna M. posted an article on - Aug 17, 2009, 12:49 am
It sounds like a swollen eyeball when I try to pronounce it… Pommes Normande En Belle Vue. I think it might be simple enough to make though, so I am diving into Julia Child’s Mastering the...
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Julia Child's Broiled Chicken recipe and cookbook give-away!

Deanna M. posted an article on - Aug 12, 2009, 11:10 pm
Julia Child’s cookbook, Mastering the Art of French Cooking, can be very intimidating even for the servantless American cook. I found this out when I flipped through all 684 pages while standing...
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Fries for the Guys

Deanna M. posted an article on - Jul 17, 2009, 9:45 pm

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Heading Forth to the Fourth!

Deanna M. posted an article on - Jul 2, 2009, 12:55 pm

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