I have to tell you I was pretty disappointed with our apple trees this year. The Jonathan tree had plenty of flowers, but bore no fruit. The old Winesap out front took its cue from the Jonathan. Ditto, not one apple.The only ones that did fruit were the dwarf crab apple trees, and we only got a couple handfuls from them. That’s why buying a … Continue reading FRENCH APPLE TARTS
First, my apologies to each of you. My computer has been giving me fits – I guess in computer years it’s an ancient one so I’ve not been able to post anything. I do have the good recipes from the Sonrise Morning show for the past couple of weeks, but no photos. Please bear with me. One of my sons is coming over soon to … Continue reading APPLE DUMP CAKE
Well, thanks for bearing with me on the chicken chili recipe. Here it is: Jamie Carmody’s white chicken chili Jamie is a creative chef and owns Out of Thyme cooking studio here in Cincinnati. I have made this myself and have used chicken thighs and yellow onion, with good results. 2-3 each chicken breast (boneless/skinless, chopped into spoon sized pieces) 2 cans, 14.5 oz each … Continue reading JAMIE’S CHICKEN CHILI AND A NOTE ABOUT APPLE TARTS
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
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
