I am sitting here enjoying the last of the soups I made last week and I think you should make this or something close with the things you like eating. I mean homemade soup is really easy to adapt to what you have on hand. Technically there are three components to making a lovely soup or stew. 1st is liquid, 2nd aromatics and 3rd volumizing … Continue reading Sausage, Spinach and Bean soup
After 28 years working for a local company they decided to let several long term dedicated people go. I feel OK saying this now as I just received my last severance check 🙂 I was a little bitter at first but I have been so unhappy with the twists and turns of the company for many many years now. I stayed thinking what else could … Continue reading Cioppino – cod, sausage and fennel
This morning is vastly different from last Sunday around here. Last weekend we hosted my son and daughter-n-laws wedding reception that we had to postponed from last year. The weather was excellent for the majority of the party, the rain came later which we were all grateful for. There were twelve of us staying over and fourteen plus two dogs for breakfast. At the moment … Continue reading Pasta Sausage and Cherry Tomatoes
The herb relish in this recipe is divine. My husband wanted to stock pile it. He loved it so much that he felt it could go on anything. I don’t know if he was being silly or actually serious until he went to get a Honey Nut Cheerio and dipped it in it. No surprise; it didn’t work. I am shaking my head as I … Continue reading Sausages & Lentils with Herb Relish
I am on another trek to try to empty out the fridge and freezer since I can’t fit another thing in any of them (I have another one in the garage) yet I still seem to go to the store and buy more food to make some recipe I just saw. I think I have a problem. This recipe I happen to have had everything … Continue reading Cod, sausage and fennel cioppino
First day of Spring my ass – it is currently 18’F in my neck of the woods this morning and there is a possibility of snow showers tonight into tomorrow morning. Albeit it is sunny out but who wants to go and do anything out there wearing your winter coat, hat and mittens. Don’t get me wrong I see SO many things I want to … Continue reading Arancini
Sitting at the island this morning perusing some recipe magazines and tearing out things I must try or at least would like to try some day. I am pretty sure I have a 3” binder full of these recipes that I want to try some day. Maybe today is the day! Thanksgiving is coming up pretty quickly and the staples will always be on my … Continue reading Thanksgiving – Sausage Ciabatta dressing
Where did summer go? It has got to be an age thing; I swear when we were kids summer was forever, we crammed so much stuff and a lot of nothing into those 2 school free months. We had an awesome pool in the backyard for several years of my childhood and I spent most of my time in the pool with my family and … Continue reading Roasted Autumn Vegetable & Sausage
What a beautiful weekend at the lake the weather was perfect; the water was cold but refreshing! We came back pretty late on Sunday and there was no time and actually not a lot of money; I’m sure some of you know when you come back from vacation no matter how long it was that money can be a little tight. I picked up a … Continue reading Shrimp, Sausage and Gnocchi weeknight dinner
We have an annual Christmas party usually the 2nd Friday of December. It is generally an eclectic group of friends. Some years we have 20 people coming and going other years 50+ I think last year was well over 50 people I serioulsy stopped counting. We have a good friend that comes dressed as Santa most years – he has a wicked side so he … Continue reading Christmas Party Prep – Strata & Hashbrown Casserole
