The Further Adventures of Mama D and the Bean

“Beans, beans, the musical fruit…” I remember that little ditty from my youth. Beans have gotten a bad rap due to their intestinal music properties. (By the way, that can be partially remedied by draining and rinsing the canned ones and soaking the dry ones over night.) Beans are a magical vegetable.  Not in the… Continue reading The Further Adventures of Mama D and the Bean

Those Lazy, Hazy, Salad Days of Summer

Nat King Cole sang about “Those Lazy, Hazy, Crazy Days of Summer” touting the pleasures of soda, pretzels, and beer along with weenies, beaches, girls in bikinis, and drive-ins. It was the early 60’s and I was bursting into my teenage years. I was old enough to know that the song was corny, but young… Continue reading Those Lazy, Hazy, Salad Days of Summer

Thankfulness

As Thanksgiving approaches, we all reflect on what we have. I wanted to spend this week reflecting on all the things that I’m grateful for; my family, food; cooking it and enjoying it, and the future, still not clear but always bright. This is a food blog and there will be recipes, but first things… Continue reading Thankfulness

Mama D & The Bean…A Love Story

Once upon a time there was a little girl growing up in Melrose Park. Her mother was a very good cook and the little girl liked everything her mother made. Everything that is, except Pasta Fagioli. The little girl dreaded Fridays when Pasta Fagioli was on the menu. What was it about this bean and… Continue reading Mama D & The Bean…A Love Story