The other day I thawed chicken breasts to cook on the grill for dinner. Then it turned cold and windy and rainy…. I decided an oven dish was more in tune with the weather. I googled chicken and potatoes to see if I could come up with any new ideas. That’s when I learned about ‘loaded’ food. It’s a new term to me but, apparently, not to the rest of … Continue reading →
Are you looking for recipes for Thanksgiving? Mashed potatoes are always a hit, but why not make them a little more interesting this year? The caramelized onions add a bit of sweet and the horseradish adds a bit of hot, making these a great accompaniment to roast meats… Like maybe a Roast Turkey, with or without the gravy. You can make the onions ahead of time, and reheat them with … Continue reading →
I’ve been waiting months for the weather to be warm enough, dry enough and nice enough to get outside. I’ve been looking forward to mowing the lawn and weeding the garden and trimming the trees. All winter long, as I sat in the house, looking out at cold, gray, rainy days I dreamed of sunshine. The old adage is: Be careful what you wish for. Why is it that we … Continue reading →
Exciting times chez nous…. We have a finished, painted wall in our soon-to-be bedroom! Okay, not quite finished… It still has the phone wire sticking out of the top that has to be tucked into the corner and run down the wall. Remember, stone walls don’t allow things to be neatly hidden away. That’s were the outside phone cable comes in…. Rather important. He’s started plastering the other wall, and … Continue reading →
Zucchini, Potato and Red Pepper Cake Dubai attracts a more rich and famous crowd than rural France. But, unlike some countries, (which will remain nameless) Dubai expects the rich and famous to behave. And I mean Behave! There was an interesting interview on the telly the other day… If you choose to live in Dubai: No living with someone that is not a family member. No rude gestures in public. … Continue reading →
