This recipe is based on one I found on the Food and Wine site. I have absolutely no idea how I got there…. I started using Evernote a few years ago to keep track of stuff. I’m not very good at using it – sporadic updates, saves, etc., but I do open it occasionally when I need recipe inspiration to see what looked good to me in the past. This … Continue reading →
Comfort food. It varies from person to person and country to country. I, personally, have never seen the over-the-top appeal of Mac & Cheese. It’s good, yes; comforting, probably; but something to order in a restaurant? I don’t think so! Something to put lobster in (shudder)?!?!? Why would I do that to lobster?!? When I’m feeling a bit under the weather and am craving comfort food I always opt for … Continue reading →
Spag Bol. For those of you not familiar, it’s a British term referring to Spaghetti Bolognese. For the Americans, Spaghetti Bolognese is what you all know as Spaghetti with Meat Sauce. Neither Spag Bol, Spaghetti Bolognese nor Spaghetti with Meat Sauce bear any resemblance at all to anything actually served in Italy. First, Ragù Bolognese, is a long-cooking, slow-simmered meat sauce. It has tomatoes, yes, but it’s not a thick, tomato … Continue reading →
Risotto Bolognese con Fagioli As on most subjects I've written about, a day later I have more to say. First, lest some think I only meet snooty, class-conscious aristocrats and aristocrat-wannabees, let me say that I met many wonderful people in Andorra, and many of those remain good friends, despite time and distance. Second, lest some think I'm not entirely pleased in our new home, let me say that the … Continue reading →
