Here is a fabulous recipe! Our good friend, slow traveler and fellow blogger Jerry posted this one. Thanks, Jerry. Risotto al Granchio e Gamberi Ingredients: 2 large garlic cloves, finely chopped 3 Tbs. chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley 6 Tbs. olive … Continue reading →
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 →