Recipe and possibly photos of food items
While my children are huge fans of that gelatinous mess that comes out of a can and looks nothing like cranberries – other than the color, of course, I prefer my cranberries fresh and cooked by me. Because I am all about getting the cooking done as far in advance as I can of the holiday –… Continue reading Cranberry Sauce
Make ahead mashed potatoes are a staple on my holiday tables. My children love potatoes and this recipe means I do not have to be making the potatoes the day of the big event. I will admit I sometimes have issues getting them in the oven for reheating in time but this year, that will… Continue reading Make Ahead Mashed Potatoes
For those of you who do not know, my oldest is 26 this month. He moved home a little over a year ago and was laid off from his auditing position at a CPA firm in April of this year. He has a lot of free time on his hands these days, or so it… Continue reading Salmon
I have never been a smoothie fan until I started training for a half marathon. Now I am training for a full marathon and I am drinking, eating smoothies all the time. Sometimes, I have them pre-run but usually post run. So here is the one that freaks out all my friends. Undoubtedly, I get… Continue reading Post Run Recovery Smoothie
I am a huge salmon fan. Like my fanaticism surrounding the sport of hockey, I find new and delicious ways to serve salmon all the time. My favorite is simple and grilled on cedar planks. I have also done salmon with lentils in a crock pot. The lentils cook all day and the salmon goes in on… Continue reading Salmon Patties
Yes, I am participating in another “blog thing.” I know my family – which consists directly of six kids aged 25 to 15 – definitely thinks I have gone over the edge. But those of you who know me out here in the cyber world, you don’t think so, do you? I have so many… Continue reading Cookie Exchange
Okay, you all think I am crazy! I know this in my heart. But, that is okay as I also know I am slightly crazy. I have started plans for my holiday baking. You may ask what? Why? When? I try to keep a running list of items I need, the basics – unbleached flour,… Continue reading Holiday Baking
I love to eat foods that are local as much as possible. Today, I am having pita chips and just made salsa. My Salsa Recipe Juice of one lime Three tomatoes – chopped small and de-seeded as much as possible (I don’t really worry about this like I probably should) Corn – one ear of… Continue reading Fresh Salsa
The time of year has come where everyone’s garden is overrun with zucchini and other summer squash. Below are some of my favorite zucchini recipes. Zucchini Brownies ½ cup vegetable oil 1 ½ cups white sugar 2 teaspoons vanilla extract 2 cups all-purpose flour ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder 1 ½ teaspoons baking soda 1… Continue reading Zucchini
I know. I am on a huge cabbage kick. That is because it is cabbage time here in upstate New York. Last Saturday, I picked up a delicious red cabbage at the farmer’s market. Here is tonight’s dinner. 1/4 cup(s) extra-virgin olive oil 2 tablespoon(s) extra-virgin olive oil 2 medium red onions, very thinly sliced… Continue reading Linguine with Red Cabbage
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