“… i have deprived myself for too long …” Have you ever noticed in the grocery store in the dried pasta section, the rolls of ready made polenta? Have you ever wondered what the what is that all about? OR, are you an ol’ Ready-Made-Polenta pro and have served it in your household for eons? […]
Stuffed Portobello With Melted Havarti
“… the hunks of the mushroom world …” When I think of portobello mushrooms, I think of granola chicks dancing around in a wheat field with their underarm hair braided down to their hips. I think of vegans giving me hell for publishing a post about lamb or chicken. I think of chin hair and […]
Grilled Romaine Hearts with Pancetta and Homemade Blue Cheese Dressing
“… pretty and manly all in one …” Blue cheese demands a very acquired taste and for those of you who love it, it is certainly one of the most interestingly tangy tasting cheeses out there. And for some of you who think that it smells like stinky socks that have been sitting in your […]
Caprese Salad With Basil Dressing
“… respect the tomato!…” There are some things in life that are so simple, yet so satisfying. This beautiful salad is one of them. A summer ritual at the cabin, it’s something that I serve when all of the kids are visiting with their friends – or visiting alone – and has been requested many […]
German Style Potato Salad
“… i do not like potatoes …” Big debate these last couple of weeks about potato salad! Important subject? Perhaps to some. Important to me? Not until I started playing around with potato salad! In these last two weeks, I’ve made and eaten more potato salad than I ever have in my whole entire existence. […]