Stuff that defies description

Miscellaneous odd bits that have no other place to go.

It’s Chicken Soup time – La Grippe ou Un Rhume

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The flu or a cold? Who cares…. The humans are sick and the puppies are bored. What I hate most about being sick, besides the lists of things that need doing that aren't getting done…. Well, actually, that is what I hate most. I had big plans for great accomplishments this weekend. I had such … Continue reading…

Vegetable Frittata; and a Hoo-rag?

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I just love these cute little individual casserole dishes. Obviously, so do the French as they are everywhere, along with little cookbooks with recipes for the ‘cocottes’. Frittata de Légumes Total time: 45 minutes   Ingredients: 1 carrot, finely chopped 1/2 cup butternut squash, finely chopped 1/2 green pepper, finely chopped 2 shallots, finely chopped  2 … Continue reading…

Healthy Small Plates – published!

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It's official….  They're published. It's been an interesting, exciting, stressful, frustrating and fun ride. Healthy Small Plates, Volume 1 Kindle has published a book of guidelines so, from that aspect, everything was pretty straightforward. Or so one would 'assume'. I typed it all up, following the guidelines and formatting 'tips'. That was the easy part. … Continue reading…

Turkey and Stuffing Pie

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Leftovers after the big turkey dinner? For some people the leftovers are the best part of the turkey… Whether it’s standing at the fridge with a fork in hand or piling it all up on a plate and micro-waving for lunch or creating something new with it. Give this one a try…. Turkey and Stuffing … Continue reading…

Stuffed Baby Acorn Squash

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The last few acorn squash that formed were small, about the size of a baseball. Unlike zucchini, which can be picked and used very young, winter squash have to stay on the vine until fully ripe. Unlike zucchini, they don’t keep on growing until they’re monsters. The little ones were so cute – I just … Continue reading…