The weather is perfect for stew and this recipe from Shannon really fulfilled its hearty promise. Squash, Pepper, Chard, and Corn Stew 1 medium onion, diced 3 – 5 garlic cloves, chopped ¾ pound banana squash, peeled and cut into … Continue reading →
I didn’t know what I really felt like eating tonight. With about a half of a roasted chicken in the refrigerator, I knew I didn’t want it just plain. I started cooking some onions, garlic, red peppers and kale and … Continue reading →
Inspired by my great friend Lyn to blog more frequently, I decided to share the recipe for these yummy biscotti. Dinner last night included Shrimp Tikka Masala, basmati rice and many fresh and flavorful veggies from Anthony’s garden. I couldn’t … Continue reading →
I haven’t been doing the Photo Hunts with any regularity but when I saw 12 as the prompt, I knew I had a good shot for it. Twelve signs of the zodiac on the clock tower, Piazza San Marco, Venice, … Continue reading →
I got a wonderful Christmas present from one of the kids at school– 2 dozen quail eggs. With help of Theresa, Josh and Kathryn, peeling all the little eggs, we made beautiful deviled eggs. After adding finely chopped fresh tarragon, … Continue reading →
I thought it was a great idea but… My dish really was a failure. Well, to be perfectly fair–it needs some work, especially better artichokes. I used frozen artichoke hearts and they were pretty flavorless and watery. I marinated them … Continue reading →
I had an idea–a culinary experiment and it almost worked. Well, to be honest, it really did work. I had a finished product which used the ingredient of the week and tasted good. Here it is: Brie and Broccoli Frittata … Continue reading →
About 4 months ago we all chose an ingredient for our Slow Travel Small Bites cooking/blogging group. I looked at the date for my pick and thought of cranberries. Turned out, it was a challenging choice for lots of us, … Continue reading →
The ingredient for this week is ginger, a spice that’s near and dear to my heart. Way back in the good ole days, I did an Ayervedic ginger cure for my asthma. I had to puree ginger root with a … Continue reading →
I was excited to get back to the Small Bites routine this week, after missing the two previous “challenges”. My idea was to make something like Sedish Meatballs, using mushrooms. Upside–they were really tasty. Downside –they looked awful, but so … Continue reading →