Today I wanted to make fried rice, but not spend the time of cooking it. Whoa…a big 20 minutes, right? I remembered buying a small package of precooked rice from Target. Target’s brand is Good and Gather. The brown rice has quinoa, red rice and flax seeds. Yuka app rated it excellent. I hesitated opening…… Continue reading Quick Fried Rice
Love this poem
Black Thumb Garden By Amanda Hawkins Go ahead, let the garden go. Watch and wait and don’t pull a damn thing. Let the mallow sprout on the path, in the bark beneath the citrus, and in the raised beds where there should be beets. Note the nuance of that cheeseweed — how it tastes best…… Continue reading Love this poem
Happy Thanksgiving
Are you cooking? I’m going easy this year. Turkey breast, green beans, mashed potatoes, dressing (Stove Top jazzed up with celery and mushrooms), and cranberry relish.. I just read a really, really easy recipe using fresh cranberries. Tony Bourdain’s book: Appetites. It’s so easy! Basically grind all the ingredients using one ripe orange and fresh…… Continue reading Happy Thanksgiving
Monday BS
Today it feels like a hell of a lot more BS than normal. IS it just me??? Did the stars move into Gemini or what??? People are NOT WEARING masks, either. The powers that be, keep telling us that the new variant is all over and people are going down. It’s contagious as hell. A…… Continue reading Monday BS
Mis Helens Country Cottage Brussel Sprouts
I have to sing praises for this website: Mis Helens Country Cottage! https://www.mizhelenscountrycottage.com/ I subscribe to her newsletter with different recipes for the week. I don’t always read it, but, when I do am always amazed!!!! Are you still out with the jury on Brussel Sprouts? I am as the only way I can even…… Continue reading Mis Helens Country Cottage Brussel Sprouts
Veggie Lasagna
Decided to make a veggie lasagna today because I have spinach from the farm box and need to use the Swiss chard I’ve grown during the winter. (whoo-hoo!) Used: 1 tub of Ricotta from Trader Joes (BTW Trader Joes is a lot less expensive on diary products) Mixed in basil, garlic and parsley I Ball…… Continue reading Veggie Lasagna
As the year ends….
I’d like to leave a great recipe from Vegetarian Times . Years ago, when I completely stopped eating meat, I subscribed. I loved that magazine and SHOULD subscribe again. BUT….considering my mail delivery…..IF Tom (mail carrier) isn’t working, I feel LUCKY to get my mail. Cheers and Prost to Tom. Thank you for being great…… Continue reading As the year ends….
Everyone’s Table
2021 Gregory Gourdet & JJ Goode I like this cookbook, BUT he uses toooo many ingredients I’m not gonna run out and buy or attempt to make. Am I lazy? No, just not motivated. I know my limitations. He writes about eating a lot of junky stuff, etc. and decides to start eating right. His…… Continue reading Everyone’s Table
Refrigerator Bread & Butter Pickles
Ahhhh! Cucumbers are in season!!! Been buying them at my small local farmer’s market for $1.50 per pound. Yes, I know they aren’t organic, but I soak ‘em in vegetable wash. I can’t be picky during COVID-19 times. I’m not allowed to pick the cucumbers I want. The vendor picks them for you. I asked…… Continue reading Refrigerator Bread & Butter Pickles
Day 119 Shelter-in-Place & tomorrow is Bastille Day
Can you believe it? Covid 19 isn’t going away, but getting worse! I really wanna go out and goof off, but I’m not. I want to! Can’t even walk the dog as she was attacked by a big ass dog with no leash. I tried to block that damn dog with no luck. Twice to…… Continue reading Day 119 Shelter-in-Place & tomorrow is Bastille Day
2019
Happy New Year! We made in through 2018. All of us are freakin’ heroes!! What are your NY’s resolutions? Ive been thinking and my main resolution is to let it go. Just let it go. It’s all bs, well not all of it, but it’s not worth all the extra energy over BS that will…… Continue reading 2019
Are you burnt out on zucchini?
I know I am. I get a farm box every week and so far this Sumer…too many zucchinis for me. Over the years I’ve made many different recipes like stuffed zucchini with tomatoes and cheese, pasta, etc. etc. It kills me it takes so long to cook or is it me? The only thing I…… Continue reading Are you burnt out on zucchini?
Beans and Weenies
For the first time, EVER, I will not be celebrating 4th of July. I love 4th of July. It’s one of my favorite holidays. I become extremely patriotic when I start thinking about the Revolutionary War fighting the British. (Throw those Telsas in the Boston Harbor!!) By the way Starz had a pretty good deal…… Continue reading Beans and Weenies
Since 2015…
Damn! It’s almost been 10 years since starting this simple blog. By now, shouldn’t I at least have made big bucks? I never thought about making any cash, just wanted to put my 2 bits out there since everyone else does these days. Why not? I google Weir talk and this is what comes up:…… Continue reading Since 2015…
Flowers…to be or not to be
Just found an old note about growing flowers. Had to post, but I have no idea where I found this I am sorry to say. Please proceed with caution. (added why would I post this IF NOT SURE? I’m thinking it will work, but I can’t guarantee… just saying) White wine and sugar helps root…… Continue reading Flowers…to be or not to be
What was I thinking?
Decided to make cornbread today using a box mix. It called for oil. I decided to use canola oil. It seemed kind of off, but NOT that much. WHAT A MISTAKE. The cornbread tasted like old ass rancid oil, who knew? Then I started thinking the oil was originally from a huge bottle from Costco…… Continue reading What was I thinking?
Salsa made with canned tomatoes
Tired of paying a small fortune for that little tub of salsa from the grocery store? Here ya go: 14 oz can of tomatoes- I use tomatoes from Costco, but whatever you have in your pantry will work. 2 jalapeño peppers – I don’t use the seeds, but up to you) About a 1/4 of…… Continue reading Salsa made with canned tomatoes
Lentils
Lentils!
Cheaters and Liars
Lions, Tigers and bears, oh my!
Whoa…
I was busy in the kitchen making lemon cookies. My friend’s birthday is tomorrow and thought it would be nice to bake cookies.. The recipe is Zesty Lemon Cookies. I don’t have the information from the recipe I was using, but this one is very similar. I didn’t add the glaze on top as my…… Continue reading Whoa…
How was your July 4th 2024?
I want to applaud: Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez for saying she will submit articles of impeachment against members of the US Supreme Court when the House of Representatives are back in session. Bravo!!!!!!!!! Second, as a friend said, “Will this be our last free 4th? We should celebrate.” This year for the July 4th the menu…… Continue reading How was your July 4th 2024?
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