Well, guess what turned up at my back kitchen door yesterday? Fresh sugar snap pea salad, that’s what. Our friends, Bob and Bert Villing, who live in an old farmhouse down the road and grow long rows of snow, sugar snap and English peas, brought us a bowl of Bob’s sugar snap pea salad. Simple and sensational – fresh sugar snaps in a cream dressing of … Continue reading Sugar Snap Pea Salad
The reason I love writing these columns is the range of recipes that interest you and which are shared between us. Take last week’s column, for example. It was all about fettuccine Alfredo, the pasta with a silky cheese sauce made of cream, butter and Parmesan cheese. High fat? Yes. Delish? No question. Well, this week we’re on the opposite side of the park, … Continue reading Salmon Cobb Salad
You’ll never guess what I found, accidentally, when I was raking out leaves by the sandbox here on our little patch of heaven. Morels! No kidding. There were 2 huge, beautiful edible fungi right near the hill bordering the river. I actually kicked one, thinking it was a leaf. Well right away I abandoned raking and took to looking for more. After an hour up & … Continue reading Wild Mushrooms and Stracotto
What is Skirt Steak? Skirt steak is a long and thin cut of beef that comes from the underside of the cow, near the diaphragm, and is known for its rich flavor and chewy texture. Skirt steak is often used in Mexican and other Latin American cuisines to make dishes like fajitas, tacos, and carne asada. Skirt steak is also popularly used in Asian cuisine, … Continue reading Carne Asada in honor of Pope Leo XIIV
I’ve had requests to share my ideas for container gardens for Moms on Mother’s Day. Yes, some of this information has been shared before with you, but worth sharing again with a few newbies. If a relaxing, fragrant bath would please mom, a spa garden including calming lavender and lemon verbena is just the ticket. Is mom an herbal tea aficionado? She’ll appreciate a planter … Continue reading Container Herb Gardens Curated for Mom
As we get ready for Easter week, the last week in Lent, I chatted with Matt Swaim this morning and the subject was hot cross buns, which we make every Lent for Good Friday. I’ve shared recipes in the past for this special treat. Here’s the latest – this time I added a bit of baking powder for extra “oomph”. Here’s some fun facts: Matthew … Continue reading Hot Cross Buns!
Today, Matt Swaim and I chatted about fish on the Sonrise Morning Show, Sacred Heart Radio. Here’s where it’s listed in the Bible: Matthew 15:34-36: The story of the loaves and fishes, when Jesus took seven loaves of bread and a fee small fish and miraculously fed 4,000 men, plus women and children, with leftovers. When you consider the geography, the Sea of Gallilee, the … Continue reading Baja Fish Tacos
Along with lots of other interesting folks, exhibits and fun things for sale, I’ll be presenting on “simple” herbs for suburban gardens!While the exhibition is on view in the main gallery, the rest of the Barn will host speaker, workshops, and a Garden Market. Registration for the following speakers is still open.A host of speakers will share how any gardener can take simple steps, … Continue reading Stop & See Me at Bee Creative!
Each year Valentine’s Day seems to come more quickly than the last. This year is no exception! You know how I love to share my newest favorite recipes for special occasions, so I’m excited about sharing some “gifts from the heart” with you. That means special homemade edibles, and it all starts with a salted caramel sauce flavored with bourbon whiskey. Truth be told, I’m … Continue reading Warm Salted Whiskey Caramel Sauce for Valentine’s Day
Smothered pork chops with creamy, caramelized onion gravy. Doesn’t that sound like the perfect dinner for your Valentine? Whether you celebrate on Valentine’s Day or wait until the weekend, this recipe for juicy pork chops smothered in an old fashioned thick gravy is not only easy to make, but quick enough for a late dinner. The key here is to get nice, thick, bone in chops … Continue reading Pork Chops Smothered in Onion Gravy
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