I know everyone probably has had their fill about the royal wedding today between Prince William and Kate Middleton. I, personally, was getting annoyed with the news programs inundating us with every microscopic detail. I think the only thing they didn’t cover were the style and color of her bloomers. But I confess, the first …
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Snow Flower and the Secret Fan of Chinese Food
About a month ago, my husband, Earl, and I went to dinner with one of Earl’s coworkers, Eric, and his wife, Laura. While eating dinner, Earl, Laura and I started discussing our love of reading. (Eric kept his mouth full during this conversation, since he only likes books with pictures. Just kidding…he doesn’t like any …
Oh, Give Me A Home…
As much as I stand on my soapbox about being conscientious when making ingredient substitutions, sometimes I really surprise myself and think waaaay outside of the box or plains in this case. I had my heart set on beef bourguignon this week. I had some beautiful mushrooms, carrots and pearl onions all ready for my …
Marsala Madness
Living in a small town sometimes will make you a creative cook. You have to substitute ingredients depending on their availability or distance to the closest store. It can be as simple as using cheddar instead of Monterey jack or maybe Yukon potatoes instead of Idaho potatoes. In cases like that, the flavor profile in …
By request-Simple Salisbury Steak
When I think of the food I prepare (and like), I don’t think I could ever be categorized as a beef and potatoes gal. And luckily for me, I didn’t marry a beef and potatoes guy so he doesn’t mind the lack of the combination in our house. Don’t get me wrong we aren’t anti-cow …
Rollin’ Rollin’ Rollin’ Ravioli
For the most part, I use dried pasta in my dishes. It tastes great, easy to make and inexpensive. I don’t think it is for every recipe especially ravioli. Something gets lost in the processing of store bought ravioli. You lose some of the flavor, the freshness and the love. That it is why Ravioli …
Lucky Once a Year
I honestly can’t tell you how many times a year he asks for it. I lose count. I want to be a good wife and give it to him but I just don’t like it very much. But as many of us know, you need to compromise in a relationship. So dutifully, I promised him …
Thai “Bolognese” with rice noodles
As much as I love to cook, I still have nights that it seems like a chore. I don’t think it is the actually process of making the food that wears me out, it is the fact that I’ll have to clean it up when it’s done. I’ve tried to leave clean up until the …
Tangelo-The Original Hybrid
Recently, my in-laws sent us a ten-pound box of tangelos from Florida. I thought it was wonderful to have some wonderful, fresh Florida fruit to brighten our winter. But then I was honest with myself because I didn’t know where a tangelo fit in the citrus family. Why hadn’t I heard about this “black sheep” …
Shepherd’s Pie
Do you ever see a dish on the television that looks so good you just have to eat it? You may know nothing about what is on the plate but the yummy noises coming from the chef making it has convinced you that you want that meal. I am one of the thousands of people …