Duncan is no spring chicken so he’s probably seen a few xmas’s in his days, but he’s never celebrated one with me. If I had to pick his favorite thing about yesterday morning, I would have to say it was the hats. If one was on the floor, he’d pick...
So yesterday I baked the first of my holiday cookies. I decided on Spritz and did them in an almond flavor. Some are plain, some colored red, and some green. A few have nonpareils, and a few some colored sugar, but most are plain. Today’s goal is to get gingerbread...
It’s been a long time since I’ve posted here. Lots of stuff going on in my personal life and I just haven’t taken the time. Today Chris and I went out to breakfast together and then to court for our divorce proceedings. Now all of the motions have been gone...
I haven’t really been cooking a whole ton lately. In fact, with cold season lingering about I’ve eaten more canned soup than anything. But one day last week I made this dish that was super-tasty, low in fat, and packed with goodness. I set a frying pan to carmelize some...
To Uncle Dave today.
With no less than two parties booked for this weekend it’s time to bust out the to try someday recipe file and choose something to experiment with. I live for this…. J
Also in this month’s Food & Wine mag was a recipe for Spicy Asian-Chicken-Salad Lettuce Cups. I wanted to bring something healthy to the party for those who don’t eat cherry ganache-stuffed chocolate chunk espresso cookies. I liked the idea for a moist chicken salad that used rotisserie chicken,...
So this month’s Food & Wine mag came in the mail last week and as is my norm I read it cover to cover and ripped out pages that looked interesting as well as recipes that looked hopeful. When it came time to decide on dishes to bring to a...
Yesterday’s Farmer’s market had the best selection of fruits and vegetables yet this year, so I stocked up. I had fresh garlic and eggplant, summer squash and zucchini, farm fresh eggs, and the list could go on and on. A few nights ago my sister-in-law was over for dinner and talking...
And is frequently assumed to be a sister of us twenty and thirty-somethings when we go out together. Wishes of a beautiful day to you!