sushi
Dinner tonight is going to be amazing! D is making sushi. And California rolls. And Miso soup. I love it when he makes sushi. It only happens when we are fortunate enough to find some fresh, top...
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It’s official… Summer’s here! Saturday I made Potato Salad. Sunday dinner was Fried Chicken and ‘tato Salad. That may sound like overkill, when talking about cooking for two, but it doesn’t have to be....
View Articleit’s all about basil
In summer our cooking slows way down. We grill meats and back our starch intake down to cold pasta or potato salads. The garden gives us herbs and tomatoes, and lots of ’em, so it’s not unusual for...
View Articletri-tip Nana style
Before we moved to Central California I’d never heard of a Tri-Tip. Apparently I’m not alone. My friends from the East Coast look at me dumb-founded when I tell them we’ll be having Tri-Tip for dinner....
View Articletaco bowls
Saturday Night Fast Food I found this cool idea in cyberspace awhile back and thought it would be great for holding our quick and easy taco salad. Last night was one of those “what do you want to eat?...
View Articlemeat balls
“The key to creativity is knowing how to hide your sources”. _Albert Einstein About 15 minutes before dinner Saturday night D said, “I know what I want to eat tonight.” “Okay. What?” “Spaghetti and...
View Articlepeppers and pork
Early October brings our harvest to a close. This summer we’ve enjoyed lettuce, tomatoes, onions, and… Yellow Banana Peppers. Lots of ’em. The days have remained very warm, right up until this...
View Articleturkey tetrazzini
Last of the turkey last night! So.o.o good. Wholesome and tasty. So.o.o simple. No prep time— just turn on the oven, fix a salad, pour a glass of wine and enjoy. I’ve been meaning to share this recipe...
View Articlecabbage burgers today
Kraut Runza We’ve been making these forever. In Colorado’s German-Russian communities they’re known as Cabbage Pockets, Beroks, Cabbage Buns or Krautburgers. In California they appear on bakery menus...
View Articlecalzone – crazy man!
Thursday D’s night to cook. Football and calzone. Crazy man! Love the man. Love football. And love his calzone. Super easy and Oh so yummy…yes both the cook and his creation. Here’s how: Put the pizza...
View Articlemakin’ pizza
Dad & the Wookie makin’ pizza Tonight was pizza night in our kitchen. It goes like this: First I put the pizza stone in the oven and start heating it to 425° F. Next I mix the dough: Pizza Dough...
View Articlehamburger buns
Tonight it’s burgers for supper. And, that means homemade hamburger buns. Wonderful, and so easy 1 cup warm water 1 egg 2 Tablespoons butter 3 1/4 cups all purpose flour 1/4 cup sugar 2 teaspoons salt...
View Articlebetter ‘n brownies
Yesterday was a blustery, cold day here. And what better way to celebrate such a day than with cookies? Chocolate- chocolate chip cookies! What else? These are… Better ‘n Brownies Preheat the oven to...
View Articletoo much buttermilk
A few days ago, as we were doing out weekly grocery shopping, I overheard a young homemaker say, “A half gallon of buttermilk! Are you kidding me? I’d never use that much buttermilk. I’ll just make...
View Articletraditional cinnamon rolls
Happy New Year 2017 Today is about doing absolutely nothing. Well…watching college football and serving up the traditional food of love that is all prepared and waiting in the freezer. For me that...
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