I am “over” boxed cereals. First of all, they are expensive for what you get. The little, impossible-to-open bag inside the huge box seems to hold a tiny amount of actual food product. Second, the food product contained in the tiny bags in the giant boxes is either filled with high fructose corn syrup, food [...]
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This weekend signaled the true arrival of Fall, marked by us ripping out our sad, dying summer garden to make room for the winter vegetables. The tomatoes were withering, the few abandoned zucchinis had grown to the size of small children and the squash plants had started to get powdery mildew. After looking at this [...]
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Last weekend I worked at Oyster Bliss, a yearly event put on in the parking lot of Kermit Lynch Merchant. Oyster Bliss involves many thousands of oysters, wine, grilled sausages, music and baked goods. I love to work it because I get to eat oysters for breakfast and see lots of people I know. It [...]
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Have I mentioned my love for Marion Cunningham? Well, I love her. This recipe comes from The Breakfast Book. It actually has no redeeming nutritional value, but it is warm and nutmegy and perfect with a cup of tea on a rainy morning. Or, if you are 5, perfect to lick all of the cinnamon [...]
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This recipe was given to my by my friend Kelli Himsl, who is one of the most old fashioned home cooks I know, and I mean that as a great compliment. Years ago she gave me this recipe and I have made it many times since, especially during the holidays. It has a fantastic [...]
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The girls are on a nice laying schedule again, so we have a ton of eggs. Crema Catalana is a dish that, according to Culinaria Spain, is supposed to be made on March 19th by the grandmother or maiden aunt of the house in honor of St. Joseph’s Day. The lemon, cinnamon peel and caramelized [...]
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