It always amazes me how many lovers of risotto who won’t attempt making the delectable, versatile, creamy dish… I hope you’ll take 20 minutes to make it for your family ~ to make it for yourself! History of Risotto The history of risotto is naturally tied to the history of rice in Italy. While there…
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Keepin’ it Simple ~ Keepin’ it Real
I have often been asked for simple recipes with simple steps, to create something new… Here are a few ideas, from appetizer to pasta course ~ enjoy ~ v canapés – an appetizer consisting of a piece of bread or toast or a cracker topped with a savory spread to begin, use plain white, wheat or rye…
Coconut Carrot Chunk Cupcakes
Coconut Carrot Chunk Cupcakes ~ how is that for a culinary alliteration? We had a function last night at a friend’s house; an early tailgate for the upcoming BSU v AF game ~ what to make, what to make? The host needed a salad and dessert, so I made a HUGE bowl of Napa…
Oh, sweet Italia ~
A friend recently wrote of her biking excursions through Aviano ~ instead of feeling jealous, I was so happy that she has embraced the lifestyle of this amazing country. I closed my eyes and imagined a jaunt down Viale S Giorgio, to the Tuesday market for cheese, fresh fruit and vegetables, fragrant flowers (roses,…
Words to Live by
For beautiful eyes, look for the good in others; for beautiful lips, speak only words of kindness; and for poise, walk with the knowledge that you are never alone. Audrey Hepburn
Avocado Bisque
I love AVOCADO ~ from traditional guacamole, my succulent bisque, to straight up sliced avocado with lime, olive oil and salt over top. You can’t beat the health benefits ~ Enjoy! Avocado Bisque 1-2 ripe avocado 2 c chicken or vegetable stock 1 c heavy cream 2-4 T white rum 1/2 tsp curry OR chipotle…
Rustic Flavors
If you are fortunate enough to live within 30 minutes of a farmer’s market, for goodness’ sake, GO! Enjoy the journey between the stalls; smell the fresh herbs, warmed by the sun, their perfume gently caressing the air. And when you spot that one stand, you’ll know the one, the fruit will beckon – the…
Lavanda
There’s a few things I’ve learned in life: always throw salt over your left shoulder, keep rosemary by your garden gate, plant lavender for good luck, and fall in love whenever you can William Shakespeare We recently attended a sweet lavender festival just outside of Boise Idaho… With the windows open, the 100 degree temperature…
Coastal Friends
The sea, once it casts its spell, holds one in its net of wonder forever. Jacques Yves Cousteau For my friends near the shore: Tweed Kettle Pie 2 lbs potatoes salt 8 oz cream cheese, softened 2 T butter 1/4 c fresh chives or scallions Good quality bacon (I prefer peppered turkey) 6 T butter,…
Victory Garden
plant a victory garden. Our food is fighting. A garden will make your nations go further. From a National Garden Bureau poster, circa 1939-1945 In wartime, patriotic families cultivated “Victory Gardens” to promote self-sufficiency and help the war effort. Backyard Salad 4 c greens 1/4 c fresh dill 1/4 c fresh flat-leaf parsley 4 large…
Sharing
Make your world, however large or small, a better place – give, learn, share, teach, love… V Pacific Rim Chicken Burgers 1 ¼ lbs ground chicken 2/3 cup panko (Japanese bread crumbs) 1 egg, lightly beaten 2 green onions, thinly sliced 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh cilantro 1 clove garlic, minced 1 teaspoon Asian hot…
Berries, bread, blessings
We recently went to Ohio to visit family and… well, family. The DaBramo family has been in my husband’s life for a long time – with Christine being the loving, caring chauffeur, cook, confidant, counselor to a group of kids who at one time or another, needed at least one of these services! When Tony…
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