Food, Family, Faith, and Fun — all wrapped up in one!
Fiori is a typically a flower-shaped pasta, but can be interpreted from Italian to Swedish to English. Some day I want to watch fiori being made, which means a trip to Italy, and a visit to a pasta factory. Sounds like a good plan to me!!!
Read moreFiori med Röd Pesto och Skinka – Pasta with Red Pesto and Prosciutto
I have a “thing” for different names – like the current trend of giving children old-fashioned names. It has probably been nearly a hundred years since Mabel, Leonard, and Gunnar have been popular, but young families are resurrecting those dear names.
Our own precious little grandbaby is Lucille Caroline. 🥰
I have a confession to make — some times I really don’t like to cook. There! I’ve said it — for everyone to hear. Days when I’m feeling unusually tired or stressed suck the joy out of cooking for me. Such days have happened more frequently during this year than any other year. But what … Read more Butternut Curry Soup
The title is a mouthful! But what you really want is a mouthful of this juicy smoked burger with the sweet and spicy bourbon-laced bacon jam, and rich, smooth brie melted on top. Yes, trust me! That is exactly the mouthful we should all be having at this very moment. We recently enjoyed dinner at … Read more Smoked Burgers with Bourbon-Bacon Jam and Brie
Some times I long for simpler days. I even get twinges of nostalgia for the pioneer times – neighbours had to work together, houses were small and easy to maintain, divorce was unheard of, children didn’t stare at an iPad all day long, and mealtime was a family affair.
I got a new toy! Actually, it’s something I have wanted for several years now, but hesitated because of uncertainty. Not uncertainty that a new pellet smoker would be a great addition to my cooking arsenal, but uncertainty that I am “up” for a new style of cooking. All of that hesitancy was completely unfounded … Read more Amazing Pellet Smoked Chicken Breast
Sometimes it feels like egg bakes conjure up images of elegant bridal showers and dainty women’s teas. Think of flowers, lace, beautifully wrapped gifts, damask tablecloths, and egg bake. This one, however, is the exact opposite of delicate. It is for carnivores who love brunch, and are not afraid to eat it! Tossing hash browns … Read more Sausage Egg Bake with Bacon-Hashbrown Crust
I hope that I’m not the only person who runs out of fresh produce! Life gets busy, meals get eaten, and the produce aisle in our local grocery store seems like a distant fantasy. While teriyaki tastes better when made with fresh garlic, fresh onions, and fresh ginger, some times the best I can do … Read more Teriyaki Pork Stir Fry Made With Pantry Ingredients
Ralph Waldo Emerson wrote in his journals: “It is one of the blessings of old friends that you can afford to be stupid with them.” Friendship is one of those most-precious gifts that should never be neglected. You know with full confidence which friends you trust most — those that will continue to love you … Read more Maple & Bourbon Glazed Ham
“Jerk” was a term we were not allowed to use growing up. It was right up there with “shut up”, “stupid”, “ain’t”, and other such phrases. We may have been sweet girls — no potty mouths allowed — but we still thought some terms were really funny. Imagine our near-hysterics as the pastor at our … Read more Jerk Chicken with Creamy Yoghurt and Lime Sauce
