Healthy Food . . . Fresh Ingredients . . . Easy Recipes . . . & Musings from France
Stir-Fried Scallops and Ham It’s Monday It’s been 5 weeks since any work has been done around here. I mean, actual renovation/restoration/construction/improve-the-damn-place kind of work. Might I say we are just a tad behind schedule? Things are looking up however. Mon mari still is not supposed to be doing a lot of walking…. But he … Continue reading…
We have actual visible… and audible, progress this week. Naturally it started with a moment of panic. Did I really buy a ‘white with blue stripes’ vent hood for my cook top? Was I in that big of a hurry? Then I remembered the Hot Pink Shower…. Yes, it was the protective coating… and it … Continue reading…
The weather turned warm last week. I have no place to keep my food. Before I go further… Have you voted yet? For me? in the Food Blog Awards? Please? Shameless begging out of the way… Have I complained about the refrigerator in Vlad’s House yet? I realize that I was going to stop complaining… … Continue reading…
There was progress this week. Actual, visible progress. First, the invisible: Mon mari redid the phone wiring. I no longer have cables strung all over the floor. Now they’re strung all over the floor upstairs. I’d go up to show you… But I don’t want to. We bought a bathroom door. That’s exciting. Of course, … Continue reading…
Men and Fire. Why do men have a deep-seated belief that it requires an abundance of testosterone to tend a fire? Do they fear a loss of masculinity if a woman tends the fire? Are they afraid of what will happen next if women master (ha) this sooty, messy task? Will loss of the TV … Continue reading…
Stir-Fried Beef and Broccoli I'm sick of shopping. I'm tired of spending money. It's exhausting. So many decisions; so many stores. I'd really like to go somewhere without hauling a trailer behind the car to hold my purchases. Have you ever tried to park a car and trailer in a busy shopping center parking lot? One has to find … Continue reading…
Pork Lo Mein with Peanut Sauce 8oz (250 gr) pork tenderloin, boneless chops, leftover pork 1 onion2 cloves garlic1 tsp minced ginger1/2 bell pepper, green or red 1/2 head broccoli, 6oz (180gr) 1 carrot4oz (250gr) mushrooms 4oz (250gr) spaghetti 1 tbs sesame oil1 tbs olive oil1 cup (8oz, 250ml) beef stock 2 tbs peanut butter2 tbs soy … Continue reading…