Yesterday was a beautiful day here in NH. I was out shopping and stopped at my favorite place to get a good steak The Flying Butcher in Amherst. https://www.theflyingbutcher.com/ This is also the place with the best pork chops around. Since having their Hatfield pork chops we haven’t eaten any other kind. Ya they are that good! Not only do they have wonderful meat to … Continue reading Broiled Steak and Brussels Sprouts
Sitting here drinking a cup of tea after having banana pancakes my husband made. Which I was very thankful he did. The banana was the last one in the basket that is on the island right in front of me and I could smell it. That may not sound terrible but I sit at the island quite a bit and I do like bananas I … Continue reading Date night in Steak Shrimp and Salad
I found a recipe that might convert your “NO WAY” Brussels Sprouts to “OK I can eat them this way”. Well at least that was how dinner at my house went the other night. Literally the same ingredients, same table, same family and my husband was converted to liking the sprouts the way I prepared them, my son was still adamant he did not like … Continue reading Broiled Steak and Brussels Sprouts
My daughter Abbi and I were watching one of my favorite celebrity chefs Ina Garten – I totally have Ina envy, she has a great place in the Hamptons; she has a very cool party barn, amazing gardens and a great kitchen plus I love her food; she cooks like me, or maybe I cook like her??? Regardless I do have the great kitchen and … Continue reading Bumper crop of cherry tomatoes – oven dried and chopped caprese
Happy 4th of July weekend – I hope everyone had and is still having a safe fun filled weekend with family and friends. I was lucky enough to have 4 days off for the holiday! I played a little golf with my girlfriends; had lunch and relaxed on the patio on Thursday. Friday I spent some quality time in my garden weeding. With my busy … Continue reading Grilled Steak and Vegetable Salad
If you like Scallops and have only ever had them battered and fried; you are missing out on something pretty special and extremely simple to make. Sea Scallops need very little attention before you can enjoy them. Make sure to remove the small side muscle from each scallop, rinse with cold water and thoroughly pat dry. Get out your favorite 12 to 14-inch sauté … Continue reading Pan Seared Scallops
My daughters last dinner at home before heading back to Japan was simple, delicious, expensive but worth every penny! She wanted lobster since she cannot get a Maine lobster in Japan and since we are true New Englander’s that is the only kind of lobster we like. Trust me I have tried lobster in the Caribbean on several occasions from Cancun to Anegada and several places … Continue reading Surf & Turf and Asparagus Risotto
What busy week it has been. We have had a golf tournament, welcome home party and a college graduation party. Not a lot of time to grocery shop let alone do a lot of cooking. Pretty much quick meals each night. Even when we don’t have time to be adventurous we still want to eat something yummy. So busy weeks end up with something you … Continue reading Eating Through the Freezer
