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
Asparagus Week: Asparagus, Leek and Mushroom Risotto
Update and Redux: J – This dish is a little lesson in just how helpful your significant other really wants to be. Get them to stir the risotto! They will appreciate you all the more afterward. Besides, the dish is wonderful. Enjoy! C – It can be hard for some … Continue reading
Asparagus Week: Asparagus Soup
C – I have to confess something. I think I am starting to like creamy soups … finally. I use to loathe them. I use to say creamy soups felt like baby food. Now, I am the one suggesting we make it. Never thought this day would come. I am … Continue reading
Asparagus Week: Beer-Battered, Duck-Fat-Fried Asparagus
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
Cabbage Week: Kimchi
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
Cabbage Week: Raw Purple Sauerkraut
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
Cabbage Week: Pork Meatball and Cabbage Soup
C – I like cabbage soup … No, not the one for dieting. But, the one I grew up with. It’s a simple and easy soup that I think is delicious. When cabbage week came around, I knew I wanted to share this one. This one is a bit different … Continue reading
Cabbage Week: Homemade Corned Beef and Cabbage with Roasted New Potatoes
Update and Redux: J – Corned beef and cabbage is so satisfying to eat. Simple, no-nonsense flavors and textures straight from the earth. Makes you want to have a pint and dance a jig … better I do that than attempt to sing an Irish song. Delicious dinner for your … Continue reading
Cabbage Week: Chinese Chicken Salad
C – I have been dreaming about this salad. That’s right. I dream about salads. I dream about healthy things, too. There’s a great salad and sandwich place in Sacramento that makes an awesome Chinese cabbage salad. There is only one problem. It closes at 3:00pm and I can’t get … Continue reading
Fancy Breakfast Week: English Muffin, Crispy Pancetta, Spinach, Egg and Garlic Aioli Sandwich
C – This is the fanciest breakfast sandwich I have ever eaten. Not your typical breakfast sandwich. When I think about breakfast sandwiches, I usually think of ones from fast food chains, with overcooked eggs, horrible and questionable sandwich meat and a cheap English muffin. This dish isn’t anything close … Continue reading