Today–the day of writing this, not posting it– was the last day of school. Such a bittersweet day, full of so many conflicting emotions. The kids of course feel no such conflict. Alex is ebullient with joy while Sammy is devastated. I feel much of both. On the one hand, our schedule is once again…
Tortilla and Cheddar Topped Beef, Bean and Bacon Casserole
Like many parents, I am always on the lookout for ways to help out at my kids’ school, without, well, doing things that I hate the idea of doing. For example, some parents don’t mind working with accounting, and they end up holding the position of treasurer in their PTG or PTO. Bless those people…
Ohio-in-July Vegetable Soup, Indian Style
I try not to over-indulge in potatoes and sweet corn. They are both super starchy and they share a distinction–in my family at any rate–as rarely being the only starch on the plate (for example, if we have potatoes in a curry we often then want it on rice). And the sweetness of the…
Peanut Butter Bean and Veggie Stew
Fall weather is here! I love fall, it is my favorite season. I love fall food: soups, stews, braises, I am a huge college football fan (Go Maize & Blue!), I would live in jeans year round if I could, and
Corn Soup
Do you have any dates that for whatever reason you just absolutely cannot get straight in your head? Even though you always remember your best friend’s birthday, all of your siblings’ and your mom’s, but for some reason your dad’s birthday just eludes you? Is it the 5th or the 6th? It’s just me? Fine.
Calabacitas With Seared-Then-Simmered Pork Tenderloin
I mentioned in my last post that I fell in love with Vienna. The building that really got me was not the famed opera house or St. Stephens’ Cathedral, the gothic heart of the city. Instead it was Karlskirche, an early 18th century cathedral of fascinating design
Pan Seared Tilapia with Thai Sweet & Sour Veggies
I have some advice for people planning summer vacations with kids who are at that just starting school/preschool age. Don’t plan them for early-mid August. You will return home and poof! just like that your summer is over and you are scrambling to get them ready for school. Supplies, back packs, preschool open houses, etc….
Mexican Green Gazpacho With Shrimp
My sister visited recently, and one thing we always do when she visits is cook. Recently we have liked to make Indian food especially, but the doctor has her on a low carb diet at the moment pertaining to some health issues, and so we thought it might be better to skip the copious rice…
Smoky Chicken & Sausage Gumbo with Corn, Midwestern Spiced Life Style
Traditional gumbo is a very good thing. I am not disputing that fact; I’m just sayin’ that if gumbo had been invented in the midwest it would have corn in it. Ya’ll down in N’Awlins might have the best seafood (when the Gulf isn’t full of oil), the okra, the scrumptious andouille sausage, but let’s…