Go Ask Alice
The results of the Alice Waters Baked Goat Cheese and Lettuce Salad were no less than perfect. Mind you, this is a bit of a luxury around this cookery, but I can’t believe it took me so long to finally try this recipe. It’s out there . . . in cookbooks, for sale on Web […]
Frames of Falling Slowly
So here’s to “Falling Slowly” and a thanks to those who recognized this piece of work, the artists . . . and their message of hope.
Falling Slowly
My husband just cranked up a YouTube clip in the cyber cafe and I’m falling in to the chorus with Glen Hansard and Marketa Irglova as they perform “Falling Slowly.” This cookery is a space to digest life’s ingredients. It’s not glamorous, but as I load my dishwasher this evening, I’m relaxed because no one’s listening. I’m […]
Goat Cheese, Please
The time has arrived. I’ve been overlooking the Alice Waters Baked Goat Cheese with Lettuce Salad far too long. But it’s happening tonight . . . right here in the cookery. Have you tried it? I can’t wait to share this. Let me know if you have any twists on this salad!
My brag for this bag
Let me brag about this bag. Paper Nor Plastic! Why recommend them? They’re stout and sturdy. The old cloth bags I’d been toting back and forth to do my shopping are no match for these. Not only do I minimize the use of plastic bags when I restock the cookery with groceries, I carry one for my books, […]
A hint of cinnamon
Eight degrees yesterday morning. Today: 14. Cinnamon, let me in. It just sounded warm . . . in my steamy fireside stew. (I’m imagining the hearth. That would have been picture perfect.) I laced this pot of stew with cinnamon, orange, garlic and ginger. Tonight’s version might just rotate around our table again next week. Check […]
Take the high road to Beijing with this chicken dish
Road to Beijing Chicken Join the spirit of the Games during this Olympic year with my Road to Beijing Chicken dish. Its old world Asian flavors will liven up your senses as your guests cheer the chef on to victory. 10 boneless, skinless chicken thighs 3 tablespoons light soy sauce 2 tablespoons canola oil 1 […]
The life of the party begins in the cookery
The weekend found me spending a good stretch of it around the cookery – but the blessing was the great company. Food comes to life in new ways when we share it with friends and family. Don’t be shy! You know who you are. I’ll be posting my “Road to Beijing Chicken” recipe on Cookery Content later this week. Until […]