Ham and Bacon Quiche

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

Aussie Chicken

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

Pumpkin-Mushroom Soup

This soup is Fall in a bowl. The creamy pumpkin richness is an addiction at our home in the cooler months, and it is a definite Thanksgiving tradition. My amazing sister-in-law, Kathy, gave me this recipe probably 20 years ago. She is a great cook (although she won’t admit it), and many of my favorite … Continue reading