My son, Toren, hasn’t eaten a school cafeteria lunch, save for a handful of times ~ When he started school at age 4, we were at Aviano AB, Italy, courtesy of the US Air Force. Naturally, with a last name like Lombardo (and the fact that he and his siblings were 1st generation American-Italian!), we…
Month: August 2012
let them eat leaves…
Being a military spouse, we are always called upon to cook for one event or another ~ I have been fortunate to have been stationed with some amazing men and women these last 22 years ~ and most have shared their yummy recipes! (yea!) The Napa Salad recipe was shared by Kathryn Banks, and the…
Cinnamon Bun Bread
As I stated in a previous post, my son loves donuts (doughnuts). Toren is especially fond of Krispy Kream and Cinnabon ~ hence the reason behind MY learning how to recreate… only better. As with this cinnamon bun bread, homebaked goodies tend to have fewer calories and fat ~ only about 198 calories per slice…
Good Day, friends
When you were born, you cried and the world rejoiced. Live your life so that when you die, the world cries and you rejoice. Cherokee Expression Indian Fry Bread ~ Great as a taco shell! Or dessert (just sprinkle cinnamon-sugar mixture over top, place a scoop of ice cream and drizzle of chocolate syrup!)! Enjoy…
days of summer
bike rides, fishing and long talks with my 16 year old son ~ playing mom, dad, coach and confidant. sending “care” packages to brother and sister away at college, and more to his dad in afghanistan, he turns to me with a look of melancholy that is not at home on his otherwise jovial face ~ “this…
Ultimate Cake
A dear friend has asked for a recipe that my family adores… even Mikaela, who despises peanut butter! (love you Mik ~ enjoy Spooner Family!) enjoy ~ v Who can go wrong with chocolate and peanut butter? Remember, “hey! you got your chocolate in my peanut butter!” “NO! you got your peanut butter in my…
Val’s Chocolate Chip Muffins
This morning I made the kids’ favorite “Berry Banana Muffins” ~ Yes, I’m always looking out for them, making their favorites, making sure they have some homemade goodies in the house (ok, save for the School-House Ranger Cookie incident, but we’ll save that for another day!). After the last batch went into the oven, (yes,…
Just a simple message
You’ve got to do your own growing, no matter how tall your grandfather was – Irish proverb
White Lasagna with Fresh Ricotta
This recipe for both the lasagna AND the ricotta are my family’s favorites… the lasagna is yummy even without the ricotta, just simple layers of pasta with creamy pecorino besciamella! Ricotta 1 gallon whole milk 1 T kosher salt juice of 1 lemon cheese cloth In a large, non-reactive pot (I just love…
German Chocolate Cake
German chocolate cake isn’t really from Germany? Wow ~ Our commissary has [inconveniently for me] stopped carrying this little bar called German’s Sweet Chocolate by Baker’s… so, as I was looking for suitable substitutions, I ran across this article on joyofbaking.com German Sweet Chocolate German’s® Sweet Chocolate is a dark baking chocolate created by the Walter Baker & Company…
Fresh Sandwich Rolls
I love the smell of bread baking ~ cinnamon rolls, brioche, French baguette, ciabatta… and yes, fresh rolls for sandwiches! You will never buy another bag of rolls again, promise! Just think, in the time it takes you to get into your car, drive to the market, park, buy the rolls (and 25 other things…
Guinness, anyone?
This post is for the lovely ladies I had lunch with yesterday… Our families were all stationed together at RAF Lakenheath, UK recently ~ so what better place to meet than Lion and Rose Pub in San Antonio! Thanks for a great day out! Guinness-Cheddar Dip 1 lb shredded cheddar 1/2 lb shredded gruyere 1/2…
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