Succulent little morsels of goodness! These stuffed grape leaves are popular all over the Mediterranean. There are different variations, most are stuffed with rice. I remember one batch fondly, we used ground lamb and went heavy on the mint. The recipe that is here is my go-to version. It yields party worthy results …
Tapas
My first experience traveling abroad was to Spain. I will always have a special love for Spain. It was there that I was introduced to tapas and other small plates. You could mingle, eat one of these, a bite of that, never too much. A fantastic social atmosphere, where conversations and complements are a cultivated …
Irish potluck and Garden Cottage Pie
Irish potluck and a Cottage Garden Pie Once monthly I get the pleasure of going to a potluck with great friends. Many of the attendees, not unlike me, are into food. The rest are into eating food! So it’s a perfect match! Each month’s dinner has a theme. The theme is often chosen with the relevant …
before you compost, Veggie Broth
Quick tip: Veggie Broth If you are like me, then you go through massive amounts of vegetables. Instead of throwing the peelings, skins and stems into to compost (or worse the garbage!), you can get one more use out of them. Broth. Collect all veggie refuse into a large Tupperware or bag. When its full, transfer peelings to …

