J – Simple. Easy. Rich. Many times, I just can’t put those three words together to describe a potato dish. They always seem to use several bowls or pots, have a number of ingredients, have added cream or fat and take too much time to prepare. Not so with this … Continue reading
C – Fava greens are a new thing for me. I didn’t know you could use the leaves of fava bean plants for cooking. I think they are great. They are even better than the beans. You don’t have to peel the large outside parts, blanch them and shuck the … Continue reading
C – I thought chicory was just used in coffee. This chicory looks like endive, but it’s related to the radicchio family. I am so confused. Scrivner suggested we cut the heads in half and grill them. But, I remembered that I didn’t like the grilled radicchio we made last … Continue reading
C – It’s Spring! Finally. It’s the start of my favorite time of the year. We went to Azolla Farm a few weeks ago and got a huge amount of produce. So much that we had to have another week of cooking with Azolla Farm produce. It’s Spring Sides week. … Continue reading
Update and Redux: J – Sometimes over-the-top is the only way to go. For example, the lowly iceberg lettuce wedge with ranch dressing. Boring. Boring. Boring. No matter what great piece of steak is on the next plate, it’s boring. And, Christina was astonished at the $4.00 price tag. This … Continue reading
J – This dish is an old friend made new again. I’ve been preparing grilled asparagus for longer than I can remember. It got to where I couldn’t go to a BBQ party unless I brought this dish. Everyone loved it. Of course, there was never enough. But, going fast … Continue reading
Update and Redux: C – I still love how light this pesto is. It’s my go-to pesto when asparagus season is in town. It makes a great side or appetizer, slathered on bread. Healthy and delicious. Everyone needs to make this now. C – I love pesto! It’s so rich … Continue reading
C – I think Jim is addicted to duck fat. His requests to fry everything in duck fat have gotten a little out of hand. Duck fat fries were one thing. But, we have gone on to frying chicken wings in duck fat. Now, we’re doing these beer battered asparagus … Continue reading
C – Luke loves my kimchi. I usually have to make more than one jar, just in case he takes one from me. Especially, if it’s a really good batch. He snacks on it for breakfast when shooting day happens. He’s been suggesting I post it on the blog for … Continue reading
C – Probiotic diet here I come … again. A few months ago, I mentioned that my husband and I were adding more probiotics to our lifestyle. I think I went overboard. my husband requested we take a break from it. He was getting sick of all the healthy probiotic … Continue reading