There are buds on the trees, the temperature remained above freezing last night, shoots from several flowering bulbs have emerged, yet it’s chilly enough to want to sit by the fire and sip some soup. (Lots of S’s there!)
Carlotta
Vodka Cream Sauce
Have you ever gotten one of those instant headaches? You know, where you think your brain might just explode? And then you realize that you’ve just leaned over a pan of vodka cream sauce, and the alcohol evaporated into your skull? Not that I’ve ever done that, of course……
Smoked Gouda & Sundried Tomato Omelettes
I am a morning person. Always have been. A cup of coffee, sunrise or rain-spattered windows, the Word of God, complete silence, and a piece of chocolate makes a perfect morning for me.
Tuscan Ham Soup
Although I have never been to Tuscany – it’s on my bucket list – foods based on the Tuscan tradition of simplicity, availability, quality, and economy seem to fit perfectly with my style of cooking. And eating.
Gorgonzola & Date Stuffed Chicken Breast
William Cowper wrote a poem titled “The Task” in 1785 that includes the idiom, “Variety is the very spice of life, that gives it all its flavour.” How that applies in cooking is obvious, and this recipe absolutely nails it.
Herb Roasted Vegetables
I have a secret weapon. Yes, I do. And since I am feeling very generous – probably because my tummy is full and my tongue is happy – I will share that secret with you.
Roasted Cauliflower Soup
One of the coolest things is reaching that stage in life when your children become your friends. Parents no longer need to constantly be teaching their kids, but can instead learn a few things from them.
Granola – Gluten Free
I am not a Hobbit – I’m too tall for that, and my feet aren’t hairy – but I do like Breakfast. And Second Breakfast. In fact, if I had time, Third Breakfast would be my favourite meal of the day.
Freshest Salad
Have you ever noticed that some salads taste like a refreshing dip in cool water? Maybe the Caribbean during a tropical vacation, or the Baltic while visiting friends at their cabin. Either way, this salad is better than a tall drink of cool water.
Salmon with Dill Sauce
While visiting my sister in Alaska a few years ago, we stopped at Ship Creek to throw in a line on our way to the airport to catch our flight home. The last thing we expected was to hear a shaky and excited “Fish On!” coming from my husband.
