Oh my goodness… My cooking regimen has become pretty lazy this last month or so. I’m all about getting in and out of the kitchen quickly, making as small of a mess as possible, and not heating up the whole house for hours on end. This is one of my favorite things to make in…
Another amazing Italian dish featuring Pomodori Gourmet Food’s Arrabbiata sauce! This is meaty, cheesy, a little spicy and a LOT good! I make my baked ziti using extra lean ground beef and I season it to make it taste like hot Italian sausage. I do this because lean, organic beef is better for you than…
Happiness is receiving a HUGE shipment of my friend Gary’s Italian sauces! He developed a new line called Pomodori and everything I’ve tasted is amazing. These sauces are available at some grocery stores, and online, at very reasonable prices. Today we’re focusing on his gorgeous Caponata… “Pomodori’s classic, Authentic Italian sweet and sour eggplant dish…
I thought about my friend Sonali’s awesome Greek yogurt cookbook today as I played with whole grain bread flour and yogurt in my kitchen. It’s called “The Greek Yogurt Diet,” and it will be available for purchase on April 29th! She kindly asked me to contribute several of my recipes containing greek yogurt and…
curious kittens taking baking lessons… flaky sweet rolls for a cozy breakfast on a snowy morning… and French press Rose Espresso from my friends Dan and Judy over at Coffee on the Porch in Camden Maine (thanks, friends!)… sleepy kittens and comfy quilts… a delicious out to lunch date of char grilled strip steak and…
For The Captain’s Table Challenge, I decided to go with a classic… Mojitos are my favorite rum drink. Your supermarket should carry a wide variety of fresh herbs, including mint, so now it’s possible to enjoy this fresh, festive libation any time of year. Adjust sugar to your personal sweetness preference. In the past I…
Here is my third and final recipe for the Captain’s Table Recipe Challenge! This has been a fun experience for a great cause. I’m honored to have been included in such a talented group of food bloggers. Hugh Acheson has been selecting winners for each of the three categories (Thanksgiving, Holiday and Super Bowl.) .…
I always feel like the end of January is rounding the corner into “almost spring.” I realize this is a bit overly optimistic and definitely not realistic, as Gracie hasn’t been to school today, and tomorrow school has been called off too. It’s crazy cold out there, and there’s not a sign of spring to…
sugary snow-frosted boots, yards and rooftops ~ mildly flavored and chilled eldreflower water for a late afternoon tea party with friends ~ pine needles and the last remnants of the Christmas season ~ a lovely new pinto grigio, dinner at Chipotle, hard pear cider, hummus & munchables, limoncello cake, carrot cake and Earl Grey while…
I have to say, the weeks surrounding the holidays and the new year were challenging for me. I wasn’t feeling well and ended up in the doctor’s office two days before Christmas. I had blood work done and even a chest x-ray and had to take an antibiotic for the first time in about 5…