One of the best things about being a blogger is that I can find out fun facts about food and then relay that information to my readers. (And everything I say must be true because it is on the Internet.) So today I thought I’d share some thoughts on egos…kale egos. I don’t think most …
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August Bon Appetit Cook the Cover
There are many reasons why I love the month of August. First and most importantly, it is the month my beloved husband was born. He definitely makes my world a better place. (Um, do those sweet words count as a birthday gift?) I also love August because kids start going back to school and my …
Counting Your Dressings
How many people actually use up a bottle of salad dressing? I know I have them in my refrigerator but they are barely ever used up. If I have an Italian based flavor, it is usually poured over chicken as a marinade on a grill night. But what about all the other ones that just …
Influenced and Aroused
In-spire (verb used with a subject) to produce or arouse (a feeling or emotion, etc.) to influence I am frequently asked what inspires me when I cook. The two definitions above help me answer this question. First, I find preparing food to be a very arousing, emotional experience. Aroused, you ask? Yep, that is …
Lettuce Be Friends
I asked my husband the other night what he wanted for dinner. The only thing that sounded good to him was a salad. He didn’t want a salad so he could watch his waistline. He wanted a manly salad that filled his belly. It had to be chock full of meats, veggies and cheeses. The …
Safer Summer Spud Salad
So it is officially summer and you know what that means? BBQ’s, picnics, parties and any excuse to get together and eat! I love a good gathering of my people but I get nervous when I see food sitting out especially in the warmer weather. It is hard to enjoy yourself if you are wondering …
Master of My Romaine
I really wasn’t sure if I was going to post this recipe or not. It includes a subject that some people consider “wrong” or “shameful”. I am not one to hide from controversy so I am going to just toss it out there Seinfeld-style. Yes, you guessed it. I want to talk about maceration. (It’s …