Lemons + Anchovies

White Turkey Chili

  Standing over the stove, I picked up my wooden spoon for a tiny sample.  Pleasantly surprised by what I tasted, I put the spoon down, replaced the lid on the pot and walked away.  Two minutes later I found myself back in front of the stove.  Maybe it needs more spices, I reasoned.  I ... Read More

Rum and Citrus Chicken Kabobs with Stir-Fried Barley

  His story opened with a recounting of childhood stunts that landed him in the town's police station more often than he can remember.  But his days of being a delinquent end abruptly, replaced by the promise of Olympic glory when he discovers a talent for running.  As a lieutenant in ... Read More

Carnitas Tacos with Mango-Avocado Salsa and A Blogger’s Confessions

I do have a recipe to share with you today but before I get to it, I wanted an opportunity to unload a thought or two about my blogging experience these last (almost) two years.  Will I offer any useful information? Maybe...but this is a confessional. I have always suspected that I have a mildly ... Read More

Garibaldi Cookies

  I stand before the mirror and see the reflection.  It looks like me.  I belt out a few notes of a song and the quiet is polluted by off-key singing.  It certainly sounds like me.  Pardon the mild disbelief--this self-proclaimed non-cookie baker is sharing a second cookie post in as many ... Read More

Curried Lentil Soup

It has been a dry, dry winter.  All around me are parched brown hills that are normally verdant this time of year.  This has not escaped my husband's notice either.  He keeps a close eye on precipitation totals every winter as we rely on spring-fed water tanks to support a small parcel in a ... Read More

Tagliatelle in Rich Mushroom Sauce

One of the things I appreciate about my childhood is the freedom my parents gave me to be adventurous in restaurants.  They were always of the mind that if my sisters and I were curious to try something from a menu, we should.  It allowed me, in a small way, to make my own food discoveries at a ... Read More

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