The Food Network is evil. They really are. The Food Network, The Cooking Channel, PBS – all cooking shows in general are EVIL. They offer me ideas and suggestions and PICTURES that lead to strange cravings, like Fresh Peach Cake and … Continue reading
So – like everyone else this week – I’ve been prepping for Thanksgiving, trying to make as many things ahead of time as possible. And *shock horror* I’ve started thinking ahead to the Holidays too. So far, I’ve got the … Continue reading
Nope. ‘Peelin’ the Pomegranate’ is definitely NOT a euphemism. Wish it was…but alas, it’s not. Back story: My husband brought home a pomegranate like…I dunno…a week ago? Three? He has fond memories of enjoying them as a child. I only think … Continue reading
If you ask my husband what it is the Number One thing I’m bad at? His immediate response is “Washing Dishes”. *sigh* Tonight’s dinner made a huuuuuuge mess in the kitchen. Thank goodness it was delicious. We had Provençal Sauteed Chicken with … Continue reading
This is the reporting of 2 Dinners and a Lunch, aka 1 Blech and 2 Yums. Two days ago C made dinner: Homemade Salmon burgers served with Parmesan & Garlic Tater Tots. The Salmon Burgers were a fail…not sure why … Continue reading
I’m coughing my brains out. I told C this morning that maybe I can count this as exercise? I’m feelin’ the Abs of STEEEEEEEL! *cough cough* I went grocery shopping today, so for dinner tonight I wanted to use up … Continue reading
According to Google, a Pilaf is: A Middle Eastern or Indian dish of rice or wheat, with vegetables and spices, typically having added meat or fish. Dictionary.comsaid its: a Middle Eastern dish consisting of sautéed, seasoned rice steamed in bouillon, sometimes with poultry, meat or shellfish.Well, that’s not what I made for lunch yesterday, regardless of … Continue reading
I’ve still got a cold. Last night I coughed myself awake – probably the whole neighborhood too. *sigh* I was talking with my mom this morning and she suggested I try my paternal Grandmother’s Cure-All for colds. It’s called a … Continue reading
I was hungry and C was still napping so I decided to make a Bean Dip. Easy Peasy. 2 Cans of beans + stuff = dip. Yup. It’s almost that easy. J would stop asking for more and started crying … Continue reading
Dinner tonight: Braised Chicken w Capers and Parsley a la Bon Appetit. I served it over Birthday Pasta – that’s what I call Homemade Pasta made in the Thomas Keller style = extra egg yolks. (He uses milk in his … Continue reading
Ringing The Dinner Bell 