Simply Red
Cold, rainy, still winter. I’m sticking with pasta this evening. I won’t be able to work fresh fettuccine into my schedule, but the ingredients for my red sauce are on hand here in the cookery. There’s just one question . . . mild or hot?
Meet my favorite dough boy . . .Trader Giotto
Just call me lucky. That gracious neighbor of mine stopped by Trader Joe’s again to do her shopping and filled my wish list, too. As I’ve mentioned, we live miles and miles from the nearest TJ’s, so this gesture stands tall. Just delivered . . . Trader Joe’s Garlic & Herb pizza dough. We rolled out […]
Quiche La Cookery
A couple of days ago, I started prepping a crab quiche early in the morning while my sons were still home, eating breakfast before school. My little guy asked me if the quiche was for me. Who could claim an entire quiche all to herself? I planned to share the quiche . . . and I did . . […]
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 […]