It's been over two years since my slow cooker has seen the light of day and you might be laughing at me now for waiting until the middle of spring to use it again. Most cooks would be putting theirs away for the season. A storm passed through the San Francisco bay area last weekend and I ... Read More
Spicy Pork Stew
I will spare you the twaddle tonight. It is quite late in the evening, my eyelids are getting heavy and all I want is my bed. Sleep has been elusive these last few days but I may finally have a chance at a good night's rest tonight. It has been a busy last couple of weeks and I will ... Read More
Easy Chicken and Spinach Curry
How about another curry dish before you go about your weekend? I plan to post a sweet treat next but I want to finish this curry series before doing so. I was so happy about making my own curry paste that I enjoyed using it every chance I could. My last post demonstrated how curry ... Read More
A Ski Break and Chicken Afritada (Sun Valley, ID)
My leg muscles still ache as I type. I don't think I've been this sore for quite some time but it was all for a good reason. I've just returned from a ski break in Sun Valley, happy to take advantage of the hospitality of our good friends who shared their home with us for a few days. Having ... Read More
The Chicken Stew of My Childhood
Being able to treat my taste buds to new flavors is one of the greatest joys of cooking. I love trying new recipes, becoming acquainted with unfamiliar spices and learning about a different culture in the process. A lot of times we encounter the same base ingredients but cooked with ... Read More
