Last Christmas, I bought my younger son several different, funky-flavored, dark chocolate candy bars from The Fresh Market. All through the holidays, he would occasionally break open a new flavor, and we would so dearly enjoy the various twists and turns that come with combining flavors that have not traditionally paired. Every now and then, … Continue reading
Let me begin this entry by saying, I generally do not like chicken thighs. Dark meat often has a funky taste that is strong and “gamey” and I will go for the breast or the wing almost always. But when a recipe comes along that includes things like dried plums, curry, and cinnamon, I am … Continue reading
I have several lasagna recipes that I have used through the years. I really enjoy the flavors of the dish, but for my family, lasagna is just okay; they can take it or leave it. Recently I decided to make a recipe that contains pesto. Now pesto is the current food love of my life. … Continue reading
If there were an official membership in the “I Hate Cilantro” club, my husband would pay lifelong dues. A few years ago, we were invited to a friend’s house for cocktails. I brought along marinated shrimp to add to the munchies. My better half tore into the bowl, heaping his plate with the shrimp, for … Continue reading
This combination of real cream, fresh basil, and tomatoes, makes for a melt-in-your-mouth pasta dish that feeds a crowd. If you are lucky enough to live in a city, with access to good, fresh seafood, this dish is unbeatable. Living here in Podunk, I had to use frozen shrimp and bay scallops, but I do … Continue reading
In 1982 a man named Bruce Feirstein wrote a book entitled, Real Men Don’t Eat Quiche and subtitled, “A Guidebook to All That Is Truly Masculine.” It was a spoof, of course, which satirized stereotypes of masculinity. According to Feirstein’s humorous look at the expected roles of the sexes, a man who eats quiche is … Continue reading
After dining at a popular Australian-themed restaurant several years ago, I scoured the Internet to find a similar recipe to the luscious chicken dish I had ordered and eaten with delight. With honey, cheese, mushrooms, and bacon, I had never eaten anything like it. It is easy to prepare and mixes up a really different … Continue reading
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