It is a soup kind of day in my world today! what does soup mean to you? Soup to me is fridge clearing, a welcoming stove top aroma and a warm comforting hug in a cup, It is just plain home to me! I am writing this while having my morning cup of tea about an hour before I generally post for you and yes … Continue reading Pasta e Fagioli
This is one of those recipes that speaks to me; no not literally but it pretty much has everything my family love in it. Pasta, Garlic, Lemon and Shrimp how bad could it be? The 5 peeps around that table last night when I made it are on board with me writing about it. I will confess that at first glance you might “pass” on … Continue reading Roasted Lemon Shrimp with Linguine
A couple of weeks ago a friend tagged me in a post about a Chop Local event at a local Inn and Restaurant. I thought oh that isn’t that so sweet she thought of me; shout out to you LW. Then my daughter brought home the entry form for her, her brother and myself. I honestly didn’t think I had a chance in hell; yes … Continue reading Sirloin, Autumn harvest hash, black garlic red wine sauce
I am fairly certain that last year was the first time I started cooking with acorn squash. I made roasted chicken with acorn squash with a sumac brown butter recipe I found in Food & Wine Magazine the other night and now my husband wants us to grow acorn squash next year. It is no wonder how our garden area keeps growing and growing. … Continue reading Roasted chicken acorn squash with sumac brown butter
Pickles are done – sort of! I emptied the fridge and made 19 jars of pickles. I went out to the garage and there was a basket full of them that hadn’t made their way into the house yet UGH! Not entirely sure we need more pickles but looks like I might have some Christmas gifts started wink wink! My daughter is a cookbook collector … Continue reading Pasta Swiss Chard & Burrata
I believe I mentioned a few posts ago how I was going to leave the entire garden to my husband. I am basically still being true to my word. I have only harvested a few asparagus and only weeded that bed. He has spent more time out there more this years than in years past and has harvested cauliflower, lettuce, radishes and now Swiss Chard. … Continue reading Pasta Swiss Chard and Sausage
First day of summer means end of school for some, allergies for most, and BBQ season has officially begun. That doesn’t mean we haven’t fired up the grill several times already. When I plan on grilling out, I try to make sure that if it can be grilled it will be grilled. I usually complain how the asparagus in my garden is not producing, it … Continue reading Sirloin Tip Steak Bearnaise Butter
If you have ever ordered takeout from a Chinese, Japanese or Thai restaurant you probably ended up with a container or two or even three of white rice. I mean who is not going to eat the fried rice first over the plain, sticky and starchy white rice am I right? If you are anything like me you can’t just throw it away. So you … Continue reading leftover takeout white rice
In my opinion the key to a successful marriage is communication. Why we have made it 30 years is beyond me. We are not great a communicating but apparently it is working for us. Do I think things could have been easier had we been better at it, definitely. It seems we always have some sort of plans either out or at home. Yesterday was … Continue reading Date Night Dine In
My mother might be shocked to read this blog – nothing bad trust me just me making and sharing a meatloaf recipe someone might have to pick her up off the floor! I am sure everyone has a childhood food trauma – OK trauma might be a little harsh but I am still not a meatloaf fan by any stretch. My poor husband sometimes orders … Continue reading Meatloaf – low sodium low fat
