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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