So, I’m a nice Italian American girl. I did NOT grow up eating “squash” unless you meant zucchini and its blossoms. But every Thanksgiving, we would do the traditional American meal (with Ravioli on the side for my Sicilian Grandfather). And that meal always include sickeningly sweet squash, cooked with butter and maple syrup andContinue reading “Yes. Squash Can Taste Like Something Other Than Candy.”
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Chicken. Mmmmmm.
Yum. It’s finally cool out, after one of the warmest Octobers in memory. The air is crisp. The leaves are golden. The heat is coming on at 2AM. So it’s obviously oven-roasted chicken time. I know what you’re thinking. “Who, me? Roast an entire chicken? All by myself?” Yes, dear friend. You can do this.Continue reading “Chicken. Mmmmmm.”
The “Art” of Food
I’ve been trying to experiment a bit with foods lately. I’m interested in improving my health by decreasing the fats and sugars that I consume. I’m also hoping to find foods that are more environmentally friendly than our usual American fare. Add in the fact that I get bored easily and you can imagine howContinue reading “The “Art” of Food”
Sometimes You Just Gotta Punt
So I went to the Farmer’s Market the other day. This market is one of my favorite signs of summer; full of local produce, locally made soaps and jams and jewelry and breads. Locally raised meats, and eggs and cheese. I love it. I love going there on Friday afternoons and seeing what I canContinue reading “Sometimes You Just Gotta Punt”
Onions Happen
So I have been using, and thoroughly enjoying, “Misfits Market” ever since the pandemic started. Back when I was too scared to venture out into the grocery store, and when the farmer’s markets were closed down, I learned about this site. You get to order veggies and fruits that aren’t “good” enough to be soldContinue reading “Onions Happen”
Yes, You Can Stir Fry Like a Pro!
Way back in the early 1980s, when I was a new wife/cook, I wanted to learn how to make Asian food. Everybody back then was into “stir fry” and I wanted to learn. When you’ve been raised by Italians, the idea of mastering Asian cooking can seem overwhelming. But I bought myself all of theContinue reading “Yes, You Can Stir Fry Like a Pro!”
Moroccan Lentil Soup
I’ve been trying to cut way back on the meat consumption in our house. My husband isn’t a fish eater, and I just watched “Seaspiracy“, so I’m off the salmon diet, too. There are only so many ways to eat tofu, and for everyone’s safety, we limit the amount of beans we consume in aContinue reading “Moroccan Lentil Soup”
So Who Wants To Make Soup?
Mmmmm, soothing, delicious soup. For reasons that are beyond my limited powers of comprehension, a lot of people think it’s hard to make soup. I don’t get it. When I was little, our family enjoyed home made soup every Monday night. My mom was at home with six kids while my Dad worked and wentContinue reading “So Who Wants To Make Soup?”
Mealtime!!!!!
OK, campers! It’s dinner time and you are READY!!! Yes you are. Come out from behind that couch. You. Can. Do. This. So it’s 4pm, and our tummies are growling. We’re going to make a delicious dinner. Remember, all we really need is a protein, some veggies, and some of our staple items. If weContinue reading “Mealtime!!!!!”
Keep Shopping, Honey
Well, look at you!!! You are in your cozy kitchen, surrounded by all those lovely, practical, nutritious staples. You’re, like, one step away from a delicious dinner! One. Step. And I’m going to take that step with you. Ready? I want you to think about this: PROTEIN. Now that you have all the supplies forContinue reading “Keep Shopping, Honey”
Hell, YES, You Can Cook!! 