I love lentils of all types: little French green lentils; traditional brown or tan lentils; the pretty red lentils that cook down to the consistency of a puree; and the tiny black Beluga lentils that (supposedly) resemble caviar. I love them in soup, as a vegetable and cold, in salads. Mon mari likes them in smaller doses….. Which is fine with me – I get the leftovers. Mon mari does … Continue reading →
I love lentils. I love small things (Not diamonds…. I like big diamonds. Never had a big diamond, but I’m pretty sure I’d like it.) Back to the food (It’s been one of those days.) Ahem…. I’m not sure where I first saw Beluga Lentils but I immediately wanted them. Amazingly, I found them right off. So often, things I see on American food blogs are simply not available here … Continue reading →
I'm back….. Almost. Still rather jet-lagged. Still wrapping my mind around stuff and getting used to the new reality. And absolutely enjoying the brilliant sunshine and warm air that greeted me. Spring arrived while I was away. Hyacinths are blooming, tulips are up, fruit trees are blossoming, puppies are digging…. All signs of spring. It's always interesting visiting the US, especially in an election year. The vitriol is already … Continue reading →
