Happy 2021 ! I got my seed catalog the other day. That’s always a positive sign. Being able to grow things to eat always makes me feel very…. productive. Now that we have a feral cat on the property my tender new plants should have a better chance of survival. And it reminded me that I really should get some new masks for spring – tulips, maybe. Any type of … Continue reading →
We had Spanish Rice when I was growing up. To be honest, I thought it was one of those trendy, 50’s / 60’s dishes that everyone’s mom was making, along with Jello salads and pretzel-crusted desserts. (I wish I could find my ‘Joys of Jello’ cookbook….) Then we moved to Andorra and I was introduced to Paella. I decided that must be the origin of the rice and tomato dish. … Continue reading →
This is a spring dish…. not winter comfort food but not yet summer grilling. It’s another favorite of ours. I seem to be revisiting past favorite dishes…. Is any one else doing that? Maybe it’s a subconscious effort to make life go back to normal. Of course it’s not working. Life going forward will be different than life in the past, That is as it should be. We, as a … Continue reading →
It’s been a strange spring. The first two weeks of April were very warm with brilliant sunshine everyday. I planted the onions, shallots, radishes and chard and watered every day. My tomato and squash seedlings basked in the sun on the balcony every afternoon. The last two weeks have been cold with wind and rain every day. My seedlings are stuck inside with the rest of us and I’m hoping … Continue reading →
I can’t believe I’ve never posted this recipe. I’ve been making it forever. I make it with both chicken breasts and turkey cutlets. It’s quick, easy and we love it. I use hot Dijon mustard and freshly grated Parmesan, but you could use any mustard and pre-grated Parmesan.. When I lived in the U.S. I used the Parmesan that came in the green cardboard tube.(Don’t tell the food police.) A … Continue reading →
After the winter squash season and before the lock-down I managed to buy some winter vegetables. I was so excited…. Cauliflower, broccoli, rutabagas, cabbage. We love them all. The larger, cruciferous vegetables require a bit of a commitment when cooking for two. Or at least some planning so it all gets eaten. One of our favorite ways to use up some cabbage is this easy Egg Foo Yung. Or you … Continue reading →
We’re back! Actually, more of us are back than left as son, nephew and sister-in-law came back with us. That means I went from not cooking for 2 weeks to cooking for 5. I was prepared, however…. Knowing me as well as I do, I planned a menu and made a shopping list before I left. The best part was that I was able to get that huge leg of … Continue reading →
