Food & Recipes
Favorite Turkey Chili
Can you fall in love with a market? For me, it began [bleep] years ago with a high school English assignment. I chose the option to illustrate a song with photos and needed to find a merchant who would “roll his awning down” in a proxy Morning Morgantown. When morning comes to Morgantown, … Continue reading
Cheater’s Shrimp Bisque
The idea took root on Christmas Eve. Valentine’s Day was not yet on the radar, but a cook is always planning… My (very abundant) buffet included a new Chicken Paprikash recipe, described as easy but thoroughly enjoyable–an above average comfort food. The real surprise came after Christmas, when the kids fought over the leftovers and … Continue reading
Ginger Glazed Oranges
The fruit arrived shortly before Christmas… a case each of grapefruit, cara-cara oranges, tangelos and mandarins. All organic and sent to Wisconsin from Florida via our CSA. The excitement was palpable. Kids and grown-ups tore into citrus with abandon. By the end of January it was passé. Now truly, this is how eating seasonally works. … Continue reading
Easiest Homemade Vinegar
It started with leftover wine. Not just any wine, but the white from my father’s funeral. At the end of the bittersweet evening, hugs were exchanged and goodbyes said. Wine under one arm, flowers under the other, I made my way into the winter night. The flowers lasted nearly two weeks. Since I am more … Continue reading
Sloppy Chuck Sandwiches—All Natural & Easy!
Everyone can use a little help in the kitchen. In a pinch, even an Earth Mom like me may resort to those little packets of various-food-helper mix. But every time I buy one, I wince at the price, especially if the main ingredient is salt or flour. And don’t even mention the chemical ingredients I … Continue reading
Carrot and Ginger Winter Soup
At last! The snow is flying and a nip is in the air. Whether you are a winter lover, or you can’t wait for spring, there is nothing like a hot bowl of soup to warm you. Every winter, I have lots of carrots left from summer’s CSA, and this recipe for Velvet Carrot & … Continue reading
Thai Curry Squash Soup
The holidays are over… and right now the bathroom scale is not my friend. The celebrating was wonderful and I thoroughly enjoyed the muffins… the pies… the hot buttered rums… But alas, it is time to turn away from holiday treats and back toward healthier fare. With a basement full of squash and beets, brussels … Continue reading
Make Your Own Chocolate Syrup: No High Fructose Corn Syrup!
I made an interesting discovery last Thanksgiving. You can bake the most beautiful pies in the world and the kids will go for the ice cream–the “a la mode”, sans pie. I can still see the delighted small bodies bent over the gallon tub, digging up scoops, followed by mock battles over the spray … Continue reading
Warm Your New Year with Hot Buttered Rum
There is a soft spot in my heart for hot toddies, the classic winter beverage that blends sweet, smooth and soothing in a single warm gulp. When winter freezes your breath and numbs your toes, it is only right to defrost by a fire, then get warm on the inside too. On New Year’s Eve … Continue reading
Coffee for a Better Tomorrow
Every morning, my husband brings me coffee in bed. He tiptoes in and leaves a steaming mug on the nightstand. I catch the rich aroma first, then ease upright for a first warm sip. When I step out of bed I have a better outlook on life—and have gotten a healthy dose of anti-oxidants. Coffee … Continue reading
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