The move is behind us and the boxes are beginning to dwindle just a bit. We are back to normal and enjoying our schedule which includes weeknight dinners at home.
Years ago when our daughter was in her macaroni and cheese mode, we slowly weaned her away from that side dish and converted her to enjoying pesto pasta. [Read more…]
Comfort food–when flavors and aromas remind us of home and simpler times. One comfort food for me is apple streusel cake—and it is just the cake to share with friends and neighbors. The aroma as it bakes is guaranteed to fight off howling winds and the inviting flavor seems to erase the stress of the day. [Read more…]
I cook with the seasons. I serve roasts, stews and chili in the winter and grilled chicken and salad on those warm summer days. Yet, too quickly, boredom sets in and I am tired of the seasonal fare. That happened to me recently and I was craving something different, but the snow covered grill seemed daunting. My solution was this quick and easy sirloin sandwich—with a flavor punch of blue cheese mayo. [Read more…]
I have a new life rule that I am adding to my list. Never, I repeat NEVER live in one spot for almost 20 years! The tremendous amount of “stuff” (and I use that word lightly as I can think of other words that would be more appropriate but not for my “G” rated writing style) that I have collected is mind boggling. I am determined to adhere to my new life rule no matter how hard!
After almost 10 months of plotting, planning, budgeting and dreaming we are preparing to move to our new home. We have packed, packed and then packed some more. There must be a light at the end of the tunnel. Countless car loads of “stuff” to charities and over 200 cookbooks donated to the library system must indicate that we are making progress. These are stressful times and stressful times call for one thing to soothe the soul…..soup. [Read more…]
Happy New Year! Celebrate the New Year in style. Make it a lazy morning and enjoy your family and guests, but keep is super easy! I love watching the parades, sipping coffee by the fire and just enjoying the day so the menu needs to be festive and fool proof. [Read more…]
