This was originally posted years ago.
For some reason, known only to the gods of computer glitches, some of the photos didn’t transfer when I switched blog hosts last year.
Rather than going back and redoing the old posts – and leaving them as old posts, I decided to update and re-post occasionally.
Like when I’ve had a really rough … Continue reading.....
We’ve been eating this every winter for years.
I don’t remember where the original idea for the recipe came from, probably a ‘Ground Beef Cookbook’.
In the U.S. I used the traditional ‘white’ cabbage; here I use the ‘green’ or Savoy cabbage. Either work equally well.
Use any type of rice you like, but I use brown Basmati. It cooks … Continue reading.....
The weather is crap – too cold, wet, windy, whatever to do any work outside.
Our visitors are gone.
That means I’ve had 3 days of uninterrupted computer time.
Although it wasn’t nearly as much fun as having friends to play tourist with, I did accomplish rather a lot.
Which is good, because I have 3 weeks of French homework … Continue reading.....
Bear with me as I patiently wait for spring and inspiration for warm weather cooking.
In the fall, when the weather is grey and cold, I love lighting the fire. I look forward to all the slow-cooked, braised meats, long-simmering soups and tender, hearty stews. Planning on what to cook next is exciting.
In April, when the weather is still … Continue reading.....
My mother did not make ‘pasta’.
She made Creamettes or noodles.
She didn’t make ‘skillet dinners’ or ‘stir-fries’ or even ‘casseroles’.
She made hot dishes.
She would have loved this.
Think of it as comfort food without all the calories.
Total time: 30 minutes
Ingredients:
Pasta sauce doesn't have to be tomato based.
Even pasta sauce with ground beef doesn't have to be tomato based.
This doesn't have a hint of tomato in it and is definitely on our list of favorites!
Total time: 25 minutes
Ingredients:
Soup.
I like soup.
I like soups and stews and gravy and foods with lots of sauce.
Mon mari likes grilled meat, potatoes or rice with butter and steamed vegetables.
I’m changing him, slowly…..
In the meantime I take advantage of being on my own by making a big pot of my favorite soup, whatever that happens to be at … Continue reading.....
I so love dealing with the French phone company.
I few months ago I decided to see if a faster internet connection was available for our little backwater.
I went to the Orange office, identified myself (with copies of my bills as proof), stated my mission and waited my turn.
After about 20 minutes I spoke with an agent who, … Continue reading.....
