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Dec 17, 20113 min read
Brisket is a Great Accessory for the Holidays
Forget the meatballs …well maybe don’t forget them if you fear a revolt from those who look forward to them…but you can add something...
Nov 27, 20112 min read
Chinese Food Take Out at Christmas…Memories
It was a great Spanish cooking class last Friday. Intimate conversation, with genuine people. The Mussels in Deconstructed Romesco Sauce...
Nov 17, 20114 min read
Get a Load of Them Lentils
No really…go get a load of them. There is good reason to consume lots of lentils. They are packed full of nutrients. These tiny morsels...
Sep 8, 20114 min read
Welcome Autumn, Seat Sales, and Meat Patties
Welcome to autumn. The fall brings back to school, seat sales, wild blueberries, and the start of the apple crops. Do you receive those...
Jul 24, 20113 min read
“Sushi Night!” in the Afternoon?!…Uramaki Recipe too!
This afternoon I gave a Sushi Night!” class. Yes you read right…sushi night in the afternoon. We had the traditional Japanese sushi,...
May 26, 20113 min read
Hot Diggity Dog!
Ever download that old 1928 tune? The famed singer Al Jolson was heard stating, “hot diggity dog!!!… Meaning “Didn’t I tell you you’d...
May 11, 20112 min read
Whole Roasted Succulent Fish
It’s been about two months since I have been in my empty little nest. Turns out it hasn’t been very empty at all. My son, nephew,...
Apr 17, 20112 min read
The Spice Lady Food Safari…Fantastic!
The first Spice Lady’s Food Safari seemed to exceed the expectations of many of the attendees. I have been receiving emails with so many...
Apr 9, 20113 min read
Are You there Yet? First Meal in My New Home
I am so blessed to have friends that really do care. All week long I have been receiving emails and phone calls asking, “Are you moved in...
Mar 16, 20113 min read
Mexican Power Lunch Salad Bowl…Pronto!
Both my young adult children have busy lives with work, play, and whatever else they do. We have many discussions about their trying to...
Mar 10, 20113 min read
Prime Rib Steak!…My Favourite Cut with Smoky Spicy Sticky BBQ Sauce
Some of us are more meat and potatoes oriented. I try not to eat red meat very often. I really love and sometimes crave it…so maybe...
Mar 10, 20114 min read
Honey Lemon Glazed Whole Roasted Chicken with Zucchini Walnut Apricot Spelt Stuffing
A couple of inspirations for this recipe… I purchased a Rowe Farms whole chicken, very economical for about $14.95. It was begging for...
Feb 13, 20113 min read
Curried Mussels with Ataulfo Mango
There was a time my kids wouldn’t eat anything but mac and cheese, pita pizza’s, prepared ravioli and tomato sauce…you know…kid friendly...
Aug 18, 20101 min read
Still No Groceries…Look Ma I Just Made Myself Lunch
No milk, no bread, few veggies, little fruit….oh my…guess who needs to go get some food stuff tonight?? Thought I’d share with you my...
Aug 15, 20102 min read
Schmaltzy Black Bean Pate Without the Schmaltz
Hunger set in Friday night and no groceries except a can of black beans. I threw this dish together with ingredients from my spice...
Oct 9, 20081 min read
Honey Garlic Chicken with Moroccan Spices
Honey Garlic Chicken with Moroccan Spices Serves 6 to 8 1 medium sweet onion, chopped 4 cloves of garlic 2 lbs boneless skinless...
Feb 9, 20082 min read
Perfectly Spiced New Mexico Chile
4 tablespoons olive oil 1 medium onion 1 small red onion 2 large stalks celery 2 ounces bittersweet chocolate 1 12 oz can carbonated...
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