Recipe and possibly photos of food items
There is nothing I love more than veggies straight from the garden. Because of that, I am going to be featuring some of my favorite recipes to use these veggies. Balsamic Green Bean Salad 1 pound fresh green beans, trimmed 2 tablespoons chopped shallots 2 tablespoons chopped garlic ¼ cup balsamic vinegar ¼ cup olive… Continue reading Fresh Green Beans
Yesterday, while at the Ithaca Farmer’s Market, I bought a beautiful head of purple cabbage. I bought it for a cold salad in my mind but then remembered these two recipes. Thought I would share. Curried Cabbage 1 large onion – finely chopped 6 tablespoons oil 1 large tomato, sliced 2 teaspoons ground cumin ½… Continue reading Cabbage
In an effort to make my Super Bowl spread a bit more healthy, I have discovered a great cracker topping. You could also use this on crustini. White Bean Tapenade Great on whole-wheat crackers or even toast. INGREDIENTS 2 garlic cloves, unpeeled 1/2 teaspoon olive oil 1 (15-oz.) can cannellini beans, rinsed and drained 2… Continue reading White Bean Tapenade
It is winter in upstate NY and I am in soup making mode. Number one, I have more mouths to feed during college breaks. Number two, nothing warms the body and the soul like homemade soup. Number three, I love to make soup. I cannot take full credit for the recipe below. I swear I… Continue reading Three Bean Soup
I know, I am the only one in the area, or within reading distance of my blog, that is not ready with all their gifts. Well, here is another last minute gift you can make for someone on your list. Spicy Almonds Serves: 4 If you’re looking for a unique snack for work or in… Continue reading Another Last Minute Gift
I grew up with my paternal grandmother. One very strong Christmas food memory was Kate’s Two Flavored Fudge – recipe at the bottom of post. I never tried making this until much later in life – never under the tutelage of the master. We always went to my maternal grandmother’s for Christmas Eve. One year,… Continue reading Holiday Food Memory
I have been listening to Christmas music for months. My kids knew I was serious when I put CDs on my mp3 player to use when running. Saturday, I decided to do some holiday baking. I was heading to a party, needed to take something with me and wasn’t sure what. I decided to try… Continue reading The Smells and Tastes of the Season
No, I do not have celiac’s disease. Recently, my aunt, who lives close by, was diagnosed with celiac’s after over a year of trying to “figure out what was wrong.” Her younger sister had been diagnosed about five years ago. Consequently, it is in the family so I look into gluten free items when I… Continue reading Gluten and the Christmas Cookie
I have never before made a trifle. I went out and bought a cheap plastic bowl to make this one in as I didn’t even have a bowl for it. I also, as I have mentioned many times, altered the recipe I found to make myself happy. First off, I made my own gingerbread. … Continue reading Pumpkin Gingerbread Trifle
No, the refrigerator is not a leftover. It is, after a 22 pound turkey last Thursday, full of leftovers. Or, it was is a better way to put it. Yes, I roasted a 22 pound turkey. No, I did not have an entire town over for Thanksgiving dinner. I had myself, my six kids and… Continue reading The Leftover Fridge
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