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 [...]
Sometimes. When I’m bored. I like to pretend I am in Europe. Spontaneous baguette purchase. CHECK. Picnic blanket. CHECK. Lover of all things bread, cheese and wine. CHECK, CHECK and CHECK. Tuscan White Beans on a bed of Kale. Fresh Garlic Baguette. Hermann J. Wiemer Field Cuvee.These are a few of my favorite things. Fresh [...]
Once upon a time, not so long ago I worked in a bakery. I would bag, slice and stock bread from 6am-2:30pm almost every day. I loved it. I consider this job to be my biggest “life changing” opportunity. I don’t know where I would be today if I had said ‘no’ to the HR [...]
All day long it rained…and rained…and rained some more. My parents and I decided to call it an early night and have 5pm cocktail hour.Russian Jack 2008 Sauvignon Blanc (brought to me while I finished blogging! THANKS DAD!)A couple of pieces of Farmer’s Market Bread and Olive Oil/Herb Dip.Pan-seared Chicken Breast, Corn on the Cob [...]
I have an obsession with food, cooking and wine. It was only natural that I named my new skillet. I shall call him Scotty. Tonight he was christened with a new dish. Blueberry Peach CobblerYes, this is made with whole wheat flour and it was fantastic.Especially with a large scoop of vanilla ice cream that [...]
After a late, filling breakfast I went to church with my parents and got busy in the kitchen. I wasn’t very hungry around my typical lunch time so I went about business as usual. Mid-way through cleaning the kitchen, hunger hit me like a ton of bricks. I needed food fast. Luckily I was already [...]
I had to make a Goat Cheese, Basil and Tomato Sandwich on 8-Grain 3-Seed Bread for lunch. The Farmer’s Market told me to. When you buy a tomato that triumphs the size of a slice of bread, it is mandatory to have a tomato and cheese sandwich. (My dad had the same thing for lunch [...]
Another successful Saturday at the Farmer’s Market! I was a very happy girl when we left with dreams of a big ole Farmer’s Market lunch. Dare I say it, this might have been the best one yet. Farmer’s Market Salad: Bibb and Red Lettuce. Olive Oil/Balsamic/Honey. Heirloom Beans. Roasted Beet. Cucumber. Blueberries. Goat Cheese (locally [...]
I don’t like leftovers. I know this might seem strange. Leftovers are considered a ‘Godsend’ to most because they save people time, effort and money. I don’t disagree with this mentality, however; my strange self feels deprived of the chance to be creative in the kitchen when I have leftovers on hand. I’m not one [...]
I’m in love. A photo shoot trumps words tonight. So…..when I was home and had access to a real kitchen, I made Chana Masala and Whole Wheat “Flat Bread” (using purchased pizza dough). I am currently levitating. Every part of this meal was essential. The heat of the Chana Masala was eloquently balanced by the [...]
