I need a moment to collect my thoughts.…..one more moment…..Okay, there was also wine. One more picture. Be still my heart.Sorry…it was just SO…’yum’. I’m ready to share my thoughts now. I had a busy day. Mind you, it was a ‘busy in the best possible way’ day, however; at the end of it, I [...]
I returned to my parent’s home yesterday evening right in time for dinner. We had take out, however; this isn’t your ordinary fast-food meal. My dad picked up Mexican food from a local place called Alto Cinco. It is one of those eateries you find once in a blue moon and I always look forward [...]
I often wake up thinking, “I wish I could stay in my pajamas all day and bake.” If I didn’t have a guilt complex, I would probably play hooky JUST to bake all day long. The weekends are the perfect excuse to accomplish these goals. Yesterday I ate good food and drank wine all day [...]
It has been a day of relaxing and food. Some people put their Christmas trees up the day after Thanksgiving, I dream of meals and treats for the next holiday. After looking up a bizillion cookie recipes and entertaining menus, I took Otto the Red Coated Dog-Deer for a walk.Actually, he took me for a [...]
Thanksgiving 2010 was complete with my favorite things: family, food, and a new canine friend. My mom set a beautiful table, with “harvest” dishes.I went to Starbucks in the afternoon for a cappuccino pick me up. Their red cups make me happy, and I was feeling the holiday cheer. We had dinner early, however; I [...]
I am boring. Instead of a “Friday Night Date” I had a “Friday Night Skate”…wing. Pan-seared Skate Wing with Garlic Cheese Butter. Garlic White Wine Kale with Mushrooms. Roasted Sweet Potatoes.I saw fresh Skate Wing at my grocery store and HAD to buy it. The nearly $2 price tag was also tempting! I’ve never made [...]
Sometimes I do crazy things. Like buy an 8-pound Butternut Squash or cook an entire head of cabbage for one person. Last night, the veggie section of my refrigerator was about to explode and required immediate attention. I planned to make a pasta toss, however; cabbage in pasta didn’t sound appealing and I have two [...]
A long, long time ago, before I started including photos in my blog I shared my Mom’s Famous Chili recipe. I requested it via email and made it during the first cold day of the Fall. I was away at college and missing my Mom. The smell and taste of this dish brought me home. [...]
Stir-fry: It’s as easy as chop, sizzle and serve. Spicy Lemongrass Stir-Fry with Tofu, Carrots, Broccoli, Cauliflower, Spinach and Jasmine Rice. Hermann J. Wiemer 2008 Riesling. I made this amazing jasmine rice with garbanzo beans about a week ago and to my surprise it has been holding up in my refridgerator quite well. I had [...]
When cravings call, I answer. Hello slow cooker red cabbage, it’s nice to meet you.1 smallish head of red cabbage cored and sliced into thin strips. 2 Granny Smith Apples peeled, cored and finely diced. 1 small onion cut into thin strips. 1/2 cup red wine vinegar. 3 TBS light brown sugar. 1 TBS butter. [...]
