Did you know that there are “good fats” that we should be eating? Coconut is one. Almond butter is another. They’re both pretty delicious. But my favourite is avocado. Last night, I mashed up an avocado and squeezed some lemon juice into it to use as a sauce on a baked pork chop. This morning, … Continue reading »
I say may-uh-NAYze instead of MAY-uh-nayze. Does that make me weird? Not that anybody but my boyfriend cares. He likes to make fun of me a wee tiny bit about it. Okay, truth is he doesn’t care, either. Where was I? As part of my newly turned-over healthy leaf, I am not eating any of … Continue reading »
If you’ve never had Thai black rice pudding, you really must either make some, or go find a chef to make you some. The black rice doesn’t look like it could possibly be delicious, but each grain sort of pops in your mouth, like a tapioca pearl (bead? I don’t know what you call them) … Continue reading »
My mother used to make the most amazing cream of broccoli soup. Everyone loved it. Except those that didn’t like broccoli soup, I suppose. But a nice bowl of thick creamy broccoli soup, topped with cheese and salt and pepper… mmm! I have wanted to try to make mom’s broccoli soup for years, but have … Continue reading »
Tonight, I bragged on Facebook about how much I love having my mom’s recipes. For the uninitiated, my mom died of breast cancer in January of 2008. Her passing changed my life in many ways, one of them being that I had to get my own place for the first time. When my siblings and … Continue reading »
There are a few things I’d like to say: 1. I suck for having procrastinated from writing for ever so long. You may not care, but I know the truth: I officially suck for not taking the time to record all of the freakin’ fabulous thoughts I’ve had over the last several months. Some of … Continue reading »
This is a very simple recipe that always (well, almost always) delights the palates of those that try them… and now you can evoke culinary bliss on your friends, family, and guests! Skor Wannabes (aka “Cracker Candy”, “Bark”, etc.) Salted Saltine (Soda) Crackers1 cup butter (don’t use margarine, people – stick with the real stuff!)1 … Continue reading »
So I had this random thought that perhaps there is other wisdom I might share with the elite few that peruse these pages and they can then pass it on to others as they deem fit. And I was just making some Super Easy Tortilla Chip Dip and thought of all you that haven’t been … Continue reading »
