My garden is producing a few things besides weeds and one of which is broccoli. My mother will like this story. When I was a kid I did not like green vegetables. I think all I would eat was cucumbers and ice berg lettuce. I can tell you exactly when I started eating broccoli it was June 1990. Why do I know this? I was … Continue reading Beef and Broccoli Stir Fry
Well the clock is counting down for the big guy to make his way down people’s chimney’s. I am excited we have a little one; my 21 month old granddaughter; around to witness the excitement of the season. I hope she doesn’t get too overwhelmed; though if the very loud and lots of people she didn’t know Christmas party we hosted a couple of weeks … Continue reading Christmas meal planning
I am currently sitting next to the Caribbean sea. The wind is blowing the sun is shining and we are getting ready to head out on one of the biggest adventures I think I have ever been on. Sailing on a 39’ catamaran with another couple and we are the captain and crew. Only one of us has actually sailed a boat so wish us … Continue reading Beef Jerky
I had wanted to make a few Italian recipes that we had made in our Tuscan cooking class since coming back home a couple of weeks ago. Everything just came together this for past Friday night’s dinner. We were trying to get together with some of our local friends, our VT friends contacted me to come and stay the night and the final piece de … Continue reading Italian Night – Tagliatelle Pasta and Ragu Bolognese
Happy Father Day to all dads out there including the 3 closest in my life my husband, my dad and my father-in-law! I hope this first full day of summer is not the gauge of how the rest of the summer is going to turn out. Here in NH it is a cold rainy dreary kind of day so far. To take the slight chill … Continue reading Beef Sliders with Aioli and Caramelized onions
Have you ever tried to re-create a dish you had while eating out? I have definitely tried; some were successful some not so much. I do make a mean Crab Rangoon and I love making Pan Fried Chicken Dumplings. There is a recipe from my favorite local restaurant that I order every time we go that eludes me; Lemongrass Chicken with a Caramel Sauce served … Continue reading Beef & Broccoli Stir Fry
