More Garbanzo Beans (Chickpeas), More Love

There’s been a natural progression in my posts lately. The Vegetable Stock led to Minestrone and now the Minestrone has resulted in the need to revisit Garbanzo Beans. I made a large batch of beans and I was bound and determined to use them all. Mama D owed it to herself to be frugal and… Continue reading More Garbanzo Beans (Chickpeas), More Love

Mama D’s Minestrone Adventure

MInestrone, every cook seems to have a recipe. Mama D has one, too. In fact over the years she’s made various kinds of Minestrone. I must confess this one is new. My old go-to recipe was kind of boring so I decided to reinvent it. I also wanted to find out a little more about… Continue reading Mama D’s Minestrone Adventure

For The Love of Vegetable Stock

If chicken stock is  “liquid gold” then Vegetable Stock could be called “liquid green”. Not only are many of the ingredients green in color (though the stock will be a lovely yellow), making it can be somewhat of a “green” activity.  Vegetable stock in Mama D’s Kitchen (and many other kitchens I’m sure) is made… Continue reading For The Love of Vegetable Stock

Love In A Single Vessel

Food love comes in many shapes and sizes. Coming off Thanksgiving dinner where each dish was beauty unto itself while being part of the whole, it’s time to get back to basics. For Mama D cooking is designed to fill the stomach and the soul with love. That it be easy, straight forward, and economical… Continue reading Love In A Single Vessel

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