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Upside Down Yorkshire Pizza Pie; the update

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The wall paper is finished. Big sigh! Can you see why it wasn’t my favorite task?  The wall over the stairs?  And I was just the helper. It was a relief to get it done. And now….. The floor. Once the floor is done I can finally (I hope) get rid of the sheet rock … Continue reading…

Spicy Stuffed Acorn Squash

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I have in my hand a warm slice of country-style bread (whole grain) slathered in melting butter and a thick layer of Nutella. Just thought you'd like to know. On to the squash…. I was lucky enough to have someone bring me acorn squash seeds this spring.  It's not a vegetable seen here and I … Continue reading…

Chard Leaves stuffed with Rice and Sausage

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Last week, during our cool, rainy spell, I was in search of winter comfort food. The garden, of course, was producing summer food. We compromised. As I mentioned in my post on Mushroom Stuffed Chard, I was inspired by Taste of Beirut. Chard leaves are a little more delicate than cabbage leaves – the only … Continue reading…

Yorkshire Pudding Spinach Pie; shopping – grounds for divorce?

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Why are tiles so complicated? Nothing else we have to buy for this house renovation is so fraught with difficulty as tiles. Oh, sure, we’ve argued about paint color and have had heated discussions about toilets (in the store, naturally). But nothing compares to trying to select and order simple ceramic squares – or rectangles, … Continue reading…

Bean and Barley Soup; the update

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Despite the complaints about all the irregular cuts he has to make, work on the ceiling continues. There are just a few small spaces in the bedroom that need to be finished.He’ll fill them in with the small ‘end’ pieces. This was taken standing in the corner opposite the door. This was taken standing in … Continue reading…

Cassoulet, the leftovers; And the update

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We have a door in our wall! Very important for keeping the heat in. Yes, it’s the little things that count. What he actually spent most of the week doing was wiring…. Not at all photogenic.  The arrow points to what will soon be a light switch. When you go through that door… and turn … Continue reading…

Lentil Soup with Chorizo; we’re insulated!

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Finally, at long last….. We have insulation. Wanna see? Isn’t it pretty? He had to build a frame around the skylight first….. Always something….. We can tell the difference already, with only a third of the roof done. He’s not going to get it all done before winter, but he’ll be able to block off … Continue reading…