Healthy Food . . . Fresh Ingredients . . . Easy Recipes . . . & Musings from France
Season’s Eatings! Should we do it again? Last year I almost forgot about it and we started very late…. after Thanksgiving. Several people who participated never did receive their gift. Shall we try again? With plenty of time so we’re not rushed? Let me know…. Leave a comment if you want to participate. Here are … Continue reading…
I have never seen an issue in the US that incites such strong feelings in so many people. Even when protesting the Viet Nam war and having ‘the nation up in arms’ there was not so much passion, nor so much vitriol, about a subject. And so much of it unreasonable, un-knowledgeable and un-based in … Continue reading…
Grilled Shrimp with Pimiento Sauce Anybody watch the New Yankee Workshop? It’s about wood-working and furniture making, mon mari’s favorite pastime. Mon mari is a big fan of the show and has gotten lots of great ideas which he’s used in the stuff he makes for us. Apparently, there is one, very basic, very important, … Continue reading…
Shrimp, Avocado and Olive Pasta Question: Can one actually ruin Campbell's Green Bean Casserole? Answer: Apparently I can. In my post yesterday, at Easy Gourmet Dinners, I was praising the art of adding small amounts of, shall we say, assertive foods to dishes to add interest without adding calories. Things like Prosciutto, anchovies, Greek olives… … Continue reading…
How do you say: ‘between the whatchamacallit and the thingamajig; next to the doohickey’ in French? Anybody? I keep telling mon mari that if I don’t know what I’m talking about in English, chances are good that I won’t be able to explain it in French. But, to the amusement (I hope) of the locals, … Continue reading…
Shrimp on Avocado Cream We interrupt the regular scheduled blogging to bring this plea for assistance: I need help. There, I said it. Now that wasn't so tough, was it? I'll say it again: I need help. I have a website, Thyme for Cooking, in addition to this li'l blog. The purpose of the website, … Continue reading…
Even though I am no longer a certified member of the rat race (the rats won) I still enjoy a leisurely dinner on Friday nights. With Steamed Artichokes and Yogurt/ Herb Dipping Sauce to start, there was a lot more nibbling and sipping going on, then chopping and cooking. I did the prep work while … Continue reading…