I never understood the apple thing. Then we moved to New England. I mean, growing up in Florida, OJ was THE juice. The only kind of apple cider that I knew or cared about was the sparkling kind that we got as a treat for holidays. The kid friendly champagne, if you will. Tall Dark and …
Basic Grits Cakes for Anytime of Day
Grits, a pantry staple. What polenta is to an Italian is nothing compared to what grits are to a Southerner. If you are unfamiliar with Grits, they have a polenta or porridge-like texture. Requiring only water to make, they can be whipped up for any meal of the day; Eggs and grits for …
Baking Soda, part I: Sodium Bicarbonate
Sometimes the more mundane things in the kitchen can be overlooked, when really there is so much to say about them. There is as much information on baking soda as there are uses for it. I thought I might break it down for you….. Baking Soda, part I: Sodium Bicarbonate Baking soda, aka; sodium bicarbonate, …
Pictures: Chicken & Waffles and Bloody Mary Mix
Coconut Almond Mounds of Joy
Sometimes you feel like a nut, sometimes you are one. These chewy little morsels were concocted when Tall Dark and Handsome said “I could really go for an Almond Joy right now.” As his luck would have it, he has a partner who loves to cook, who loves to see TDH smile, and one whom …
Eggs Cilbir: Poached Eggs in Garlicky Yogurt
So simple and so amazing. You might be currently aware of my obsession with Cabot Greek Yogurt. One of the most decadent ways I can think to eat yogurt is swirled into the richness of a perfectly poached egg.The pairing of eggs and yogurt was certainly something I had never thought of before my TDH …
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Do You Know the Way to CSA???
Is it your first meeting? Let me introduce you to CSA. Community Sponsored (Supported/Shared) Agriculture In short, A community supported by small farms in which groups of people purchase shares or lots, which, in turn supply them with a determined amount of fresh produce and farm products throughout the growing season. A family of two …
Pictures: Garlic and Blackberry in Winter
Kitchen Tip: Bagel Chips
In the refrigerator the other day I found myself face to face with a beautiful bag of bagels that were, unfortunately, not tender to the touch. I had but one thing in mind. Slice those babies thin and bake ‘em into crispy submission! When confronted with old and hard bagels, I make Bagel Chips! Slice …
Black Eyed Peas to Bring Me Luck
New Years Day Black Eyed Peas What? Today is not New Years?? I know, I know…. But that is just my luck. I spent time working on this post for you and then couldn’t get any cooperation from my exceedingly slow internet and my rural country router. Well here it is, still yummy, and still …

