Well from here on out I will probably have house pictures for you, mostly because we are out there a lot, and each time something new has been finished in the kitchen. Like the microwave…. And we moved the fridge (it’s a long story–the kitchen designer screwed up and it has been a pain). The kitchen…
Bowties with Roasted Winter Squash Arugula and Pine Nuts
I never realized how hard I would find it to be inspired to post to this blog without photos. Not to mention how much I hate typing on this laptop. *Sigh* We went by the house today–no pics obviously, but half of the siding is up (!) and all of the drywall inside. And let’s…
Pork Tenderloin with Apples and Sour Cream: Early October At Its Best!
Pork Tenderloin with Apples and Sour Cream is the best and most flavorful of hearty midwestern American cooking in the autumn. Affiliate links have been used to link to items I am discussing. [I updated these photos in December 2017.] One of my favorite things about apples is how great they taste in savory dishes,…
Are You A Lunch Person?
For me the answer is a resounding NO. I predict right now you will never see a sandwich recipe on this blog. I mean, I like some sandwiches, but they don’t excite me and I avoid eating at restaurants and delis that only offer sandwiches. Lunches at my house consist frequently of finger food for…
Recovering from Valentine’s Chocoholic Binge: French Yogurt Cake & Smoky Piperade Pasta Toss with Eggs
A Perfect Antidote to Excess Chocolate I told John tonight that our dessert was the perfect Valentine’s antidote and he got a little hurt, wondering what was so wrong with our Valentine’s Day (especially since I have never cared AT ALL about Valentine’s Day). So I explained what I meant and mentally crossed that off…