I don’t think of summer as the prime time to have soup. It is a comfort food that can take away the chill on a wintry evening or make a satisfying lunch in the fall. I have to admit that I haven’t made much lately even though I love to make soup. Then last week,… Continue reading Is It Soup (time) Yet?
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Chicken + Brine + Grill = Moist and Tender Results
Chicken seems to be everyone’s favorite protein. It comes in assorted sizes and parts that can be boneless and skin-less or not. It fits into everyone’s budget even in the most inflated of times. It is extremely versatile and is at home on the stove, in the oven, and on the grill. I cook… Continue reading Chicken + Brine + Grill = Moist and Tender Results
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Coopers Hawk Winery and Restaurant
Woman can’t live by cooking alone. Every once in a while it’s nice to go somewhere and have the work done for you. My husband Jeff and I lived in the San Fransisco area for almost 20 years and spent a good deal of time in the Northern California wine regions. We aren’t “wine snobs”… Continue reading Coopers Hawk Winery and Restaurant
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What Is It About Basil? (part 2)
I’ve talked about basil at length before, but I love this herb enough to do it one more time. As the summer moves on, the basil gets bigger and more fragrant. The flowers haven’t quite started yet, but the leaves are getting more fragrant and just stepping in the yard reveals a hint of the… Continue reading What Is It About Basil? (part 2)
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Jambalaya – “Gonna Have Big Fun” In the Midwest
I love New Orleans. In years past I had the privilege of visiting several times. I was always impressed by the food, and the drink, for that matter. My visits, which were to catch up with my best friend who lived there for 7 years, usually consisted of going to the local (read little known… Continue reading Jambalaya – “Gonna Have Big Fun” In the Midwest
