Early summer brings soft shelled crab Once again I have lucked into some mighty fine tastiness. This time, its soft shell crabs. It’s is almost like cheating to eat soft shells. Vulnerable shells that let me eat all the crab with none of the work! Due to the evolution of the world wide market …
In Season: Fresh Spring Rolls
Spring Rolls are in season! In my house they are always in season but tend to get spicier when the weather is cooler. Right now there are lovely baby sprouts of all sorts that go so well in spring rolls. This version makes a perfect lo-cal option and is a fun way to eat …
Don’t Throw Away the Lobster Shells!
Did I tell you that I lucked into lobster heaven?! My friend was celebrating a birthday on the coast and decided to bring back half a dozen live lobsters. I made her a red velvet cake and we boiled up the lobsters and had ourselves a decadent little lunch. Once the lobsters had been boiled …
Food Frenzy!
We are in the middle of a wonderful food overload in my house. I have lucked into things like a halved pig head, soft shell crab, and lobster! I have been so busy playing with my food that I have not gotten to share everything! Just to keep you up to date (sorta): The Potlicker has …
Cast Iron Cookware
I have a couple of pans that I am truly loyal to. Ones which live within reach always. They are never put away and they are never in the way. The one that lives somewhere near the front of the stove is a 10” skillet that use to be my grandmothers. It is old, …
Kitchen Tip: Pickle Juice
More Pickles Please! Sad you have just finished that jar of pickles? Well don’t be! Now you have a very valuable jar of pickle juice. You have many options here, if you are like me the first thought might be to drink the pickle juice. That is a good option. Not into drinking it? …
My Secret to Making Ravioli Easy
Ravioli or Dumplings or Potstickers. It all depends on how you fold and cook them really. When making ‘ravioli’ I take a huge shortcut. I am a little nervous about making pasta. We didn’t eat much Italian and never thought to make pasta growing up. The only time that I was involved in the actual pasta making …
Easy Fresh and Foraged Violet Salad
This tasty salad is incredibly gourmet with the only real cost being a fresh avocado. Everything else is easily foraged from the pantry and outdoors. This salad is stunning with the impressive fiddleheads, the rich avocado and the delicate violets. I think it would be a great choice for Mother’s Day brunch paired with quiche. Here is an ingredient …
Does Your Food Taste You Back? Tacos Lengua
Tongue tacos Yes. Tongue. My husband says this should come with a warning because of my pictures. Ok it might be PG 13 as far as food is concerned, but it shouldn’t be that strange. Shouldn't we use the whole animal? Besides doesn’t everybody appreciate a whole food? Well ok.... ::: WARNING::: THIS POST CONTAINS PICTURES OF A …
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Cinco de Mayo Guacamole
Cinco de Mayo is coming soon! The day when we Americans take a chance to gorge ourselves on good beer (mmm, Negro Modelo), neon margaritas, and super cheesy Mexican inspired dishes. Don’t get me wrong, it’s a great excuse to eat yummy food that is not at all healthy. But let’s get a few things straight …
Nancy Warner 