Breakfast at . . .
home. Our neighbors treated us to their home-prepped breakfast burritos a few weeks ago. We tried our own hand at it this weekend. The tortillas: H-E-B whole wheat which cost about $.23 each. With seven eggs, 1/2 cup fresh spinach, 1/4 cup shredded cheddar and 1/2 cup diced sirloin (seasoned and grilled the night before), we […]
Get personal . . . with your own cookbook
TasteBook has unveiled a hard copy cookbook that gets very personal. It enables you to personalize a collection of recipes in a cookbook, enhanced far beyond many of the “photo memory” books on the market the past few years. Who doesn’t appreciate the convenience of borrowing recipes and ideas from food sites and blogs? Electronic copies free up […]
Chicken Cumin . . . just add garlic
Prep and enjoy this chicken dish in under 20 minutes. With garlic and olive oil on hand, you’re nearly done. 4 boneless breasts of chicken, rinsed and cut in strips 3 cloves garlic, diced 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil 1 teaspoon ground cumin salt and pepper 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped Coat bottom of large pan with […]
Celebrity chefs inspire with dates
Jack and Annie dropped by the cookery this weekend. These two children’s literature characters are always cooking up curiosity with young readers. Mary Pope Osborne planted the seed for our next cookery adventure with dates. In her Magic Tree House series #34, “Season of the Sandstorms,” Jack and Annie shake the delicate fruit from date palm trees in the desert. […]
And I approve this . . .
message breakfast. Vote here . . Wasa bread, avocado spread, roasted pumpkin seeds. No frills, no promises, no tax talk. Consider this for breakfast, lunch, snack, anytime.
Pumpkin carving . . . heard this through the pumpkin vine
The cookery is ramping it up to carve pumpkins this week. If you need a little practice before you carve your own, refresh your design skills. Put this pumpkin in your patch: http://www.cubpack81.com/images/carve_pumpkin.swf Halloween hats off to everyone’s Aunt Sally for sharing the link and a Cub Scout salute to Cub Pack 81 for hosting […]
Covert operations: tortilla dip layers revealed
Layered dip fits in comfortably at casual parties. We shared this variation Friday evening at the Pumpkin Potluck Party. Layered Tortilla Dip Here’s what you’ll need: 12-16 ounces refried beans 1 cup diced tomatoes 1/2 cup chopped onion 1 avocado, diced 1 sweet red pepper, chopped 3 scallions, finely chopped 16 ounces light sour cream […]
Mama’s recipe — roasted pumpkin seeds
This easy process to prepare roasted pumpkin seeds may sound like mama’s recipe. It hasn’t changed much since we hosted our first pumpkin carving party years ago in the California cookery. If you’re gearing up for your own pumpkin party, collect the seeds and roast them while your guests are creating carved masterpieces. Once pumpkin carving […]
Food writing with Monica Bhide
Food writers and food writers in the making: take a break from your recipes and browse Monica Bhide’s site. http://mbhide.typepad.com/my_weblog/ An established food writer and cookbook author who eats locally but cooks globally, Monica is challenging readers to pay it forward. She’ll be giving away a food writing class and a food writing phone consultation. So […]
Bookmark the Foodie BlogRoll
The Foodie BlogRoll continues to roll with inspiration and energy. With a small bow to The Leftover Queen and The Foodie Blogroll, here’s a note of appreciation for this diverse collection of food blogs. Check out the site’s 5 Random Blogs. If you’re looking for ideas, answers, menus and more, this well of foodie resources serves it up on […]