I was going through my bread files (yes, I still have recipes typed on paper) trying to decide which ones I no longer use. Space is a premium in my office. Well, guess what I ran across in that file? A recipe I had been meaning to try for a long time but had forgotten about. It’s yeast bread made in a food processor. … Continue reading Food Processor Yeast Bread: Easy to Make
Sometimes the simplest meals are the best. I was reminded of that yesterday evening, when I was simmering elderberries with aromatics for elderberry syrup, a soothing medicinal. The elderberries had to infuse slowly, and that required tending. So what to fix for dinner? I had spicy Italian sausages in the refrigerator and butternut squash from the garden. And plump red onions in the basement … Continue reading Sausage, Squash and Red Onions (and a side of Farro)
“Pease porridge hot, pease porridge cold, pease porridge in the pot 9 days old.” My garden peas have pushed through the soil, still tiny but looking strong. For some reason, that childhood rhyme came to mind, so indulge me! Peas are really a lovely seasonal vegetable, so when they’re abundant, peas are in my meal rotation a lot. These legumes are good for you, too. … Continue reading Spring Stir Fry: DIY Universal Stir Fry Sauce
Photo credit kitchn.com Today, Matt Swaim from Sacred Heart Radio’s Sonrise Morning Show and I talked about the upcoming All Saints and All Souls Day and how they relate to a secular Halloween. When was All Saints Day first instituted? Lots of legends abound about the beginning of All Saints Day. From what I can gather, though, way back in the 800’s the Pope … Continue reading Chorizo Nachos with Homemade White Queso
I was getting ingredients out of the pantry to make a batch of one hour yeast rolls for dinner, when Oliver Phillips, my 10 year old neighbor, called. Oliver wanted to come over and “make something”. So he and I made the rolls together. I let Oliver do the measuring and mixing. “Does this seem hard to you?” I asked. “Not at all,” he said. … Continue reading 1 Hour Yeast Rolls – Yes You Can!
Ron Wilson, Garden Guru for Natorp’s and Host of “In the Garden” on WKRC 55 radio here in Cincinnati, always keeps me update as to what I need to do outside. It has been HOT and DRY on my little patch of heaven. How’s it been on yours? Ron says: Keep watering as needed. General rule of thumb for established plants and turf is 1 … Continue reading Garden and Lawn Tips for Hot Summer Days
I have always loved herbs. When I was growing up, we used herbs in everyday cooking in our traditional Lebanese household. Mom grew her herbs in a big, black iron wash kettle outside by the back door steps. The scents of basil, thyme, marjoram and mint were familiar aromas in her tiny suburban kitchen. That same black iron kettle stands in the center of my … Continue reading Time to Preserve Herbs for Winter
This week Matt Swaim/Sonrise Morning Show on Sacred Heart Radio chatted about Bishop Fulton Sheen and his beatification. As a kid, I remember watching Bishop Sheen’s show on TV with. my dad. What I didn’t know is he is famous for what’s called “Sheen loaf” – a meatloaf accredited to him and quite popular back in the day. Well, now there’s a renewed interest in … Continue reading BISHOP SHEEN’S MEATLOAF
Sometimes the most delicious foods aren’t the “prettiest”. Take sausage gravy over biscuits, for example. No high falutin’ looks there. But the magic is in the taste and the tummy-happy feeling after eating a plateful. Our friend, Charlene Castle, is the best Appalachian cook I know and her sausage gravy & biscuit breakfasts are legendary. Now I couldn’t wrangle recipes out of her since she … Continue reading Homemade Sausage, Gravy & Biscuits
Oh gosh, am I going back or what? Every time I hear the word ratatouille I think of the movie – do you remember it? Anyway, I made a batch of ratatouille this morning, and there’s a story connected to it… If I hadn’t hung out clothes so early today due to the intense summer heat here on our little patch of heaven, I wouldn’t … Continue reading Ratatouille (the dish, not the movie…)
I don’t have a photo but got a couple requests for this yummy dip mentioned on the morning show Sacred Heart radio with Matt. So easy just fry 1 pound bacon and crumble it. Stir in 1 cup each real mayonnaise and sour cream. Right before serving stir in a seeded and finely diced tomato!! Continue reading BLT DIP
As I do every Thursday morning on Sacred Heart Radio, I chat with Matt Swaim about Bible foods & herbs. Today we chatted about how kids were educated in Bible times – no smart phones, I pads, smart boards, etc.! I wanted to share something simple for a weeknight meal that kids love, and it’s Mac & cheese! Continue reading Can you use another recipe for Mac & Cheese? Sure!
Well, friends, if you’re in the Cincinnati area on Tuesday, October 13 and want to have a fun and meaningful time learning about the amazing foods and herbs (and old fashioned remedies) that can help with health, both body and soul, then join me and Tammy at The Blushstone on Beechmont Avenue at 1:00! Continue reading Eating From the Garden of Eden
VINEGAR This morning, Matt Swaim from The Sonrise Morning show/Sacred Heart radio, chatted about vinegar. Yes, vinegar aka sour wine is mentioned in the bible. Here’s a couple of verses. And I couldn’t wait to share this viral recipe which I followed pretty close to the original online version. It’s pickled cherry RIPE tomatoes and oh my they are so yummy. If you’re growing grape … Continue reading Cherry Tomato Caprese Pickles
There are some recipes that are shared again & again. Like the recipe for easy grilled chicken legs that a listener to my radio show on Sonrise Morning Show/Sacred Heart radio heard about last week. I don’t have a photo – well, I did but dang if I can find it…so here’s the recipe, and it really is delish. EASY GRILLED CHICKEN LEGS Three ingredient … Continue reading Easy Grilled Chicken Legs
Photo: Joanie’s blackberry peach cobbler My three granddaughters, Eva, Emerson and Ellery, came over to visit a few days ago. We made a batch of tabouleh with vegetables and herbs picked fresh from the garden. Eva wanted some wild grapevine leaves to use as “scoops” for the tabouleh. Well, there’s sure enough of those here on our little patch of heaven, and we found plenty … Continue reading Blackberry Season: 2 Cobblers!
