Pumpernickel Flax Walnut Bread
As you may have guessed by now, I love bread. I try not to, but there’s no use. I love bread. So, I try to make it as healthy as … Continue reading
Kale and Orzo Medley
This was last nights dining experiment. I wanted to make something pretty healthy, vegetarian and pocketbook friendly. It was tasty, the family ate it all up, but I think I’ll … Continue reading
Got smelly hands? This tip will help!
If you’ve been chopping onions, garlic, or even messing with something fishy, it can be really difficult to get those… ahem… lovely smells off of your hands. You’ve tried, soaking … Continue reading
Peach Apple Pie
While driving around town about a week or so ago, my son Alexander, daughter-in-law Tana, and I saw this fabulous road-side stand with gorgeous fresh peaches, watermelon, & honey. We … Continue reading
That’s a Spicy Mac and Cheese!
It’s not a good thing when you wake up and Jim Cantore is in town. He visits here far too often for my liking. We are on the Gulf Coast … Continue reading
Crustless Spinach and Tomato Quiche
I had such a busy day today! Fun all around, and now it’s time for dinner. What to make? I’m hungry now, and don’t really want a big production, but … Continue reading
On the go Breakfast Sandwich
I read an article from WebMd this morning that I thought was such a great idea! It was an on the go breakfast sandwich. I’m ALWAYS on the go, and … Continue reading
Something fishy
A tip for adding some extra great shrimp/seafood flavor to soups, stews, fish broth, vegetable broth, actually pretty much any kind of cooking is in the shells. Yup, save those … Continue reading
Hot Hot Hot… Sauces
I gathered the girls for a fun GNO (Girls Night Out cooking class) at Distinctive Kitchens in Pensacola other night. What a fun evening! The chef, Keith Hoffert, did a … Continue reading
Spinach & Rice Salad
A favorite old standby of mine. This goes with just about everything, and it’s a great “base” to use as a main dish if you’d like also. Just add some … Continue reading
Taco Fiesta
It has been years since I’ve made this dish. This was a favorite of my son, Alexander, when he was a youngster. I wanted to make it for him (if … Continue reading
The best thing since sliced bread
This little ditty has to be one of my most valued kitchen items. We were “Ivanized”, meaning we lost just about everything we had including most of our home in … Continue reading
Poached Pears with Port Wine Reduction
Poached Pears! Who doesn’t love them? Only people who haven’t had them! It’s a very tasty, healthy dessert. It takes a bit of time, but well worth it. For 2 … Continue reading
Salad Nicoise
What’s better on a hot summer day than a nice salad? This is great for lunch, dinner, whenever you want a satisfying, light, healthy meal. For 4 servings you’ll need: … Continue reading
Daily Dinner Table 