Apr 12
As I mentioned a few weeks ago, I live in a rural area on a township-county line and plowing seems to be a hand off between the two. I watch the weather forecast to learn when storms are due, but also to see the weather for the days following it to calculate how long Mother Nature will take to clean up the mess, mainly the ice. Read more
Several times in the past few months, people who know what I do, have mentioned the recent focus of talk show cooking segments on the “1 roast = 5 meals” concept. Read more
The winter isn’t through with us yet. Another blast is forecast and though my soup repertoire isn’t exhausted, even I felt it needed a bit of R & R. Then I saw a box of Arborio rice in the cabinet that I had bought to make—Yes, risotto. I found my new go-to if I’m caught by a storm again Read more
I’m sure I speak for many when I say that I’m truly sick of ice and snow—especially ice—this winter. We’ve been lucky so far. We haven’t had a power outage, but we have been unexpectedly house bound by snow, then ice and finally, downed trees. Read more
I seem to be on a roll which started with my comments about feeling as if I needed a rest after all the rich holiday food. I wanted some lighter meals and my first choice was soups that were satisfying without being too filling. Read more
I love one-pot meals. They’re as easy to clean up afterward as soup, even easier to make, requiring no extra steps like blending, and a cinch to serve. Better still, they keep well because their taste improves when the flavors are given time to merge. Read more
Well the holidays are over, and I for one am still feeling stuffed. I don’t think it’s that I over ate at each meal, but rather that I’m not used to having so many rich, quite frankly heavy meals so close together. Read more
Over the years, I’ve learned that even people who don’t observe Christmas tend to take advantage of a couple of quiet days and roast sales to enjoy a good meal. So finding uses for leftovers is pretty much of a problem for everyone about now. Read more
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