Cobb Pasta Salad; Clandestine garden goings-on

I’m not sure what’s going on in my garden at night. I have radishes turning into big, hulking bullies. That could be the result of lack of discipline on my part as chief (and only) gardener. I accept the blame. But…. What’s wrong with this picture? I planted 2 types of courgette: the green, striped, … Continue reading…

Salmon, Avocado and Asparagus Pasta; Cucina d’Amore

Kitchen of Love Cucina d’Amore Cuisine d’Amour Once again, Chris, of Mele Cotte has love on her mind…. And maybe a wee bit more. In honor of Valentine’s Day she is collecting recipes using foods considered to have, er, exciting qualities. According to this site, I have done well with this dish, incorporating 3 out … Continue reading…

Chicken and Avocado Enchiladas; My Kitchen

I miss my kitchen. Since I have been gone I have eaten some excellent food in restaurants. And some not so good. I have eaten lunches consisting of nothing but two apples; and one of nothing but a Double Chocolate Fudge Brownie. I’ll leave you to guess which was better…. I’ve cooked in my sis’s … Continue reading…

Quinoa and Avocado Salad; the update

I was so excited about having the wallpaper up and a lamp over the bare light bulb….. I didn’t notice how horrid the green doors looked until I posted this photo. All things in time. Speaking of time…. What was I thinking, booking a flight prior to the crack of dawn!  We have to get … Continue reading…

Pasta with Avocado and Chevre; the Update

Lest you think mon mari is totally ignoring my kitchen cabinets…… He did manage to get 4 more doors done…. That would be 10 down, 18 to go.  But, who’s counting? He finished another ceiling, but this one was easy…. Just a bit of patching, sanding and a coat of white paint. Then, shall we … Continue reading…