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The queen’s cookie… For breakfast with a cappuccino, for dessert with an espresso, or just eaten as a mid-day treat, these simple cookies satisfy without feeling overly decadent. Biscotti di Regina makes 45-50 1 cup butter, unsalted 2 cups 10X sugar 2 teaspoons vanilla […]
One Large Carton of Strawberries
Washed, Cleaned, & Halved
5 Stalks of Rhubarb, Washed & Diced If there was a hard part, that’s it. With about 15 minutes of prep and 5-10 minutes of stove watching, you end […]
I love samosas. But, I don’t always want the guilt of the deep fried wrapper. That’s when I turn the filling into a warm salad. The samosa filling is perfect for this. It’s got a ton of flavor and it’s filling enough to satisfy as a meal. Warm […]
TWO SALADS — One Savory, One Sweet Watermelon, Mint & Basil 1/2 of one small seedless watermelon, cubed 1 small bunch mint, leaves only 1 small bunch basil, leaves only juice of one lemon 2 Tablespoons olive oil, or to taste Salt & pepper, to taste […]
Ramps The flavor is one part wild leek and one part young spring onion with a touch of spicy raw garlic for interest. Then, the tops add their own grassy, herby quality that hints of spinach. There’s so much going on here in the flavor department. It would […]
Kentucky Derby Rose My Kentucky Derby roses are in gorgeous full bloom. This year they’re competing with Mister Lincoln for red rose perfection. They might give the Kentucky Derby a run for its money. But, we already know the true winner. Final Garden Addition: April 27th, 2011 | Category: Food, Fruit, Garden, Vegetables | Leave a comment
It’s Sangria Season!
If it’s warm outside and it’s a holiday, chances are good sangria will be gracing our table. We enjoy a number of varieties. But, this simple version of sangria ranks as one of our all-time favorites. Black Raspberry Sangria
When I was a little girl, I found the elderly lady living next door to my grandmother fascinating. Her name was Rose and she was the original owner of her rustic wooden cottage fully equipped with a real wood burning stove. That cottage was surrounded by countless fruit trees, herbs, […]
…lemons and oranges! Oh my.
Florida old timers (really old) knew of an interesting condiment called, “Old Sour”. Old Sour is a mixture of fresh lemon juice and salt. This liquid is bottled and stored for at least one month to create an […]
We’ve lived in quasi-peace with the squirrels, so far. As far as rodents are concerned, they aren’t unbearably repulsive. We try not to grumble (too much) when they eat 75% of the bird seed… or, knock over the bird bath… or, stick their dirty little tongues in the hummingbird feeders. […] |
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