You can take the girl out of New Mexico, but you will never take New Mexico out of the girl! Whether cooking for the holidays or a birthday, or just because it’s taco Tuesday (or Wednesday, Thursday, Friday…), one of my favorite cuisines is and will always be, New Mexico style Mexican food…and yes, there…
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Shishito Peppers, Goat’s Cheese and Crusty Bread
According to Wikipedia, Shishito pepper is a sweet, East Asian variety of the species Capsicum annuum. It is known as kkwari-gochu in Korea due to its wrinkled surface resembling ground cherries. Looking for a great appetizer or light dinner to savor the last of the summer nights? Find these little gems, and voila! Dinner is…
Cinnamon Roll Biscuits
Yes, biscuits! If you’re looking for a good, flakey, layered with butter, cinnamon and raisins biscuit lightly kissed with creamy, silk-like glaze – look no further! Crazy menopausal cravings are worse than the pregnancy ones for me- sweet one minute salty, the next… moist (sorry Tyler) one bite, then crunchy the next… wonderful woes of…
Happy Finger-Lickin’ Father’s Day!
So many great men to be honored this day – my Dad, my brother, my husband and son, and the numerous friends who have touched our lives, making a difference in one or all of our lives. This one is for you: Sweet- spiced rub 3/4 c dark brown sugar 1/2 t crushed red pepper…
Country living
Lazy days, filled with busy work- doing some old-fashioned, homey food stuff! Bread baking with the slight vinegary scent of pickling… ahhh, simple life🌻
roasted corn & black bean salsa
this incredible salsa is so delicious and versatile – try it as is with warmed chips or change it up with black-eyed peas, pintos or other favorite legume, serve it along side grilled quesadilla! enjoy – v 2 cans black beans, rinsed 16 oz bag frozen sweet kernel corn 1/2-1 cup fresh cilantro, chopped 1…
Soup Season…Somewhere
Eat soup!
Specially Processed American Meats
 [/audio] DISCLAIMER: I am either going to lose a few readers or gain a few readers with this post. Please don’t judge too harshly 🙂 Some of you may know that I DO NOT eat processed foods – do not, will not, eat from a can (seemed Seuss-worthy)! On any given day, my pantry…
Trenchard Square
Our first wonderful neighbors in Trenchard Square were the N’s. Mr. N was T’s boss…(WHAT?? You lived next door to your boss?? Yeah, we got that a lot.) And Mrs. N was my mentor. It wasn’t awkward, AT ALL! In fact, all the fabulous qualities you hope for in a good neighbor (not to sound…
Truffle Brownies
These incredible delights are so rich, you only need to serve a 1 x 1 inch square… dressed up with some whipped bourbon cream with vanilla bean and strawberries, you’ve got a lovely dessert. v 1 1/4 c butter 3/4 c Dutch cocoa 6 oz good quality dark chocolate, chopped 2 T water…
Pizza in Japan!
It’s been awhile since I have posted. I am motivated now, and have some exciting things for you! We’ll be firing up the pizza oven today – can you believe we can’t find firewood in Okinawa? Not that anyone wants to build a fire when it’s 117 with the heat index – but, come on!…
Going to the Birds… and the Hippo, and the Rhinoceros
Animal Crackers Shirley Temple ~ you will be missed! Animal Crackers by Christopher Morley. “Animal crackers and cocoa to drink, That is the finest of suppers I think; When I’m grown up and can have what I please I think I shall always insist upon these. What do YOU choose when you’re…
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