As I browse pages of my life from the momentous occasions to the little moments that go into each and every day, I’ve discovered that what ties them together along a string, is in fact a string of meals and food memories. I’m sure it is the same for you.…
Shrubs are all the rage at the moment – and understandably so. They are the best way to literally bottle up the flavor of summer or capture the elusive taste of fall. Shrubs were the original way to preserve fruit before canning came along and became a thing. Basically when…
As I am the primary dish washer around here, I like anything that requires the fewest number of dishes to prepare. And I think I have always had a thing for one pot meals. It’s all about efficiency for me. Plus, I think I just like the idea that I…
You all remember the marketing campaign about the something or other Egg, right? Well the egg really is incredible. It is full of all kinds of healthy stuff. Choline to keep your brain working, plus the fat and cholesterol to keep your brain fueled and sheath your neurons. Once upon…
Apparently, I am going for decadent as possible in this week’s posts – between the Melted Ice Cream French Toast on Monday and the Duck Bacon Jam today, it would appear that I am trying to take a few years off of all our lives. On the flip side, carpe…
This week was a week of gatherings, get togethers and good byes, peppered with good friends and food. I ‘do’ parties professionally. As in, I’m the gal behind the scenes pulling strings to make everything come together. Here’s the stressful bit about doing events – I always secretly wonder if…
Every once in awhile you get an ingredient that you don’t know how to handle, or what to do with. Eggplant is one of those for me. But at the same time the challenge of, what the devil am I going to do with this, becomes fun. At least we…
I think everyone comes to their present relationship with food from different points and perspectives. That’s probably how it should be, otherwise, all food would be the same, and that would be a little boring. I love trying new things and experiences, as it adds so much more to life.…
Ok, so I’ll admit it. I’m a bit of a coffee snob. I like good coffee that is brewed well. I don’t understand how people can get coffee from a convenience store and be happy with it. I brew our coffee every morning, because I am picky about it, and…
We had some torrential rain this past week at my home base in the Salty City. It was my cue that it is time to kiss summer goodbye. Though I tend to do so kicking and screaming… I love harvest veggies and sweaters and soup that come along with the…