A couple of days ago I mixed up a chili and smoked paprika rub for pork tenderloin. That made supper an easy choice, since all I had to do was trim the tenderloins, get them seasoned and cooked in a hot oven. We had roasted garlic lemon potato wedges as a side, but next time I’ll make a pot of rice and add a shake … Continue reading Pork Tenderloin with Chili and Smoked Paprika Rub
There are so many chores outside this time of year on our little patch of heaven: readying the gardens for the planting of produce and herbs, caring for our little flock of chickens, mowing grass on a regular basis and hanging clothes out on the line, weather permitting. I honestly love the busyness of spring and the good appetites that come with it. What doesn’t … Continue reading Speed Scratch Stuffed Bells
Today Annie Mitchell and I chatted about Pope Francis and his legacy. Here’s a Q&A of our talk, along with a fun recipe for a pastry that the Pope loved as a child. It has an interesting analogy! We continue to honor the life and legacy of Pope Francis here on the Morning Show, and we’ve been doing our best to remember that since we … Continue reading Pope Francis Remembrances and Pastry “Lies”
Full disclosure. We don’t have a Netflix account, so when I got a couple requests to clone Meghan Markle’s trendy jam thumbprint cookies which she made on her Netflix cooking show, my first thought was to turn to the grandkids. Grandson Will and girlfriend Kenna were visiting, so Kenna pulled up the recipe on her Netflix account. I wasn’t surprised that Meghan’s recipe is similar … Continue reading RITA AND MEGHAN’S THUMBPRINT COOKIES
A good spiritual discipline, fasting on bread and water is a way to connect with the meaning of Lent. What makes fasting bread different than ordinary bread? First, it’s not a light textured or fancy bread. Dense with high quality Biblical ingredients – and the ingredients all have Biblical significance. INGREDIENTS AND THEIR SYMBOLIC REFERENCES: Flour – a reminder of the manna given by God … Continue reading Fasting on bread and water has a long tradition in Catholic spirituality. It’s a personal devotion and goes back to Biblical times.
I just had to share a couple of photos that I took today on my little patch of heaven. It was close to 70 degrees and a perfect day to clean up the asparagus patch before the new shoots pop out, and, of course, to hang a load of clothes on the line. How’s the weather where you live? Have a blessed evening, Rita Continue reading Spring has Unofficially Sprung!
Have you heard the old saying about being a day late and a dollar short? Well, that’s just how I felt this week when it dawned on me that I was way overdue in tapping our maple trees. We usually tap them in early February when the wild yellow aconite blooms on our hillside bordering the East Fork river. That gives plenty of time to … Continue reading Indian Butter Chickpeas for Lent
Fat Tuesday is March 4 – just around the corner, and it’s celebrated with, well, lots of decadent food (to ready ourselves for the lean eating during Lent) and, of course, King Cake. Authentic traditional King Cake is a yeasted dough that is a labor of love for sure, but today I’m sharing an easier recipe that starts from a cake mix. When I chatted … Continue reading King Cake for Mardi Gras
We’ve been craving some spicy Mexican fare, so I put huevos rancheros on our meal rotation. Are you familiar with this Mexican farm egg dish? In its simplest form, it’s corn tortillas layered with refried beans, eggs and a homemade tomato sauce. Top it all with fresh Mexican cheese, diced avocado, sour cream and a sprinkle of cilantro. Or go rogue and add fresh salsa … Continue reading Make Huevos Rancheros at Home!
UPSIDE DOWN HOT FUDGE PUDDING CAKE This is becoming a cult cake! Quick and easy for a last minute Valentine’s Day dessert, too! Every year I get requests for it. How about this for Valentine’s Day? An easy, yummy, chocolatey cake that even the little ones can help with. Serve with a dollop of whipped cream or a scoop of vanilla ice cream. Wish you … Continue reading UPSIDE DOWN HOT FUDGE PUDDING CAKE
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