What is it about cornbread that makes it so impossible to describe? The texture? Flavour? Crumbs? Tradition? It’s not a cake, not a roll, not a muffin, and definitely not a bread. It’s just CORNBREAD. No more, and no less. And impossible to describe.
Gluten Free
Creamy Cauliflower and Smoked Pork Chop Soup with Garlic-Infused Olive Oil
I found a new obsession — smoked pork chops! Seriously! Whoever thought of smoking pork chops? Brilliant!!!
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Pressure Cooker Asian Beef & Broccoli
I grew up eating “Chinese take-out” almost every Sunday after church. We picked up chow mein with extra rice packed in little white boxes and brought it to my grandparent’s house in Minneapolis. Life in the 1970’s meant it probably wasn’t very authentic Asian food, but it was tradition. And we loved it.
Gluten Free Flour Blend – 2
I love hearty breads and substantial cookies. Some baked goods, however, call for a more delicate flour blend. This is the best I’ve found:
Gluten Free Triple Chocolate Zucchini Muffcakes
I don’t like to argue, and I don’t like to debate. But I cannot decide whether these are muffins or cupcakes. There is a dangerously fine line between the two!!! These are decadently sweet and drizzled with chocolate, but they contain good-for-you vegetables. So you will have to decide on your own: cupcakes? or muffins? MUFFCAKES
Kanelbullar – Swedish Cinnamon Rolls – Gluten Free
Fika is somewhat of a twice-daily Swedish institution. It can be compared to elevenses in the worlds of Winnie the Pooh, Paddington Bear, and Middle Earth. I’ve heard it said that in Sweden “fika isn’t just a coffee break, it’s a lifestyle”.
Annas Linssoppa – Anna’s Red Lentil Soup
Best friends are like stars — even though you don’t always see them (or live on the same continent!), you know they are always there. Such friends make life wonderful because they are reliable, trustworthy, faithful, and FUN.
Fröknäckebröd – Nut & Seed Hardtack
Once upon a time, in a land far, far away, I met a friend of a friend….
And we immediately became great friends.
I love this friend so much that we named our daughter after her: Kristina/Stina.
Summer Basil Marinated Chicken Thighs
I haven’t had time to plant a garden yet, but my front patio is full of pots of herbs – parsley, thyme, cilantro, sage, and basil. Lots and lots of basil. Just rubbing my hand over the basil releases an aroma that makes me so happy.
Spicy Mayonnaise & Sweet Potato Fries
Since high school days, one of my favourite places to visit is Stillwater, MN. As teens we would sit alongside the river and people watch. In my 20’s, I would scour the plentiful antique shops and people watch. As an adult, I enjoy the fantastic restaurants, car shows, and boutiques — and people watch.
