Thrifty Thursday in the Cookery
The mood around the cookery feels like Thrifty Thursday. I’m anchoring this evening’s meal with Wild Alaska Sockeye salmon from Trader Joe’s. At $6.67, I’ve spent the bulk of my $10 budget for four people tonight. On hand, fresh dill weed, penne, grape tomatoes and spinach. Done. Leftover watermelon slices (if the afternoon snackers don’t get to them first) […]
Wrapped to perfection
This little gift arrived with some of our brunch guests. I hated to open it, it was wrapped so beautifully. As Keats wrote, “A thing of beauty is like a joy forever.”
Small price to pay
We don’t mind paying the price of a little extra prep and clean-up. Brunch has emerged as one of our favorite meal shares. I further tested my Beijing Chicken for this gathering and it handily won praises. Not only is this one hot brunch dish served over a bed of lettuce, it really rates well over a bed of […]
Browsing the shelves at the Craig Claiborne Book Store
Occasionally . . . it’s essential to make time for food adventures. Last week, I joined two friends for a visit to the Culinary Institute of America. If you appreciate the world of food and you’re within shouting distance, this is one destination you shouldn’t miss. In addition to enjoying our “dining out,” the trip resulted in a […]
Kids in the Kitchen
If you love sweet summer Michigan corn, look the other way. But if you don’t mind petite spring ears, let the kids help with corn shucking. Little hands love to help around this cookery.
Sweet treats for Moms in May
Here’s a sweet treat for moms and those who may be thinking of your mothers during this month of May. You’re all invited to drop by to sample these nuggets of love, laughter and wise counsel. Check out Mothering Heights to share in the buffet of sweets that Christine Fugate has inspired with the “The 2nd Annual Mothering […]
May Menus All Spiced Up
It’s merely May 1, but I’m planning my Cinco de Mayo menu today, without burning too much energy. Head off to Recipe Zaar to try their Killer Fish Tacos and homemade tortillas. Spice up your menu: http://www.recipezaar.com/sitenews/post.php?pid=920
Worm Condo Composting
My guest bloggers are taking it from here on the supplies list to build your own worm condos: You will need: one paper bag, one plastic liter bottle, one plastic plate, , 10 composting worms, shredded paper, diced fruits and vegetables ready to compost, scissors, tape, water, glue gun First, with your scissors, cut off […]
Beyond burgers
We’ve been eating out and about the last few days. Big thanks go out to our backyard dinner hosts. This meal stretched way beyond burgers. My top side? C’s cabbage salad! I also tested my new dillweed dip. Not bad. I’m going to run it through the nutrition counter and post it here soon.
Composting Kids
The kids made an earthy contribution in the cookery this week with their composting projects. Check out these worm condos and give vermicomposting a try.