Presented by the Ladies of the Volunteer Fire Department Auxillary Scott Township, Vanderburgh County, Indiana “Helping Our Men Help you” This is the FIRST of posts from my Mom’s spiral cookbook collection. IF I hadn’t decided to keep all the cookbooks, they would have ended up at a Goodwill. This is my goodwill to share…… Continue reading Red Hot Recipes
Making Slaw
I just made the best slaw today! In the frig found some fennel, a few radishes, chives, red cabbage, mini peppers, carrots and cilantro stems. Inspiration was from Asian Slaws like this one: https://www.feastingathome.com/asian-slaw/ I chopped them a bit and threw them in the Ninja. Pulsed a few times and Bingo!! Cheated and used commercial…… Continue reading Making Slaw
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
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Tartine All Day: Modern Recipes for the Home Cook [A Cookbook]
by Elisabeth M. Prueitt 2017 Cousins gave me this cookbook. I’ve had it for awhile and just really started reading the recipes. She uses a lot of different flours that I don’t have in my pantry. Do you? Why would you? Especially with the past two years with Covid and shut downs, supply chain shortage…… Continue reading Tartine All Day: Modern Recipes for the Home Cook [A Cookbook]
Orzo & Housing & Tomato Sauce
I don’t know jack about pasta. I have to look it up when I see the names. Maybe I should go to Italy and hang out for at least 3 months and soak up the culture and learn the names of pasta! Orzo is hard to find. Maybe I don’t go to right places? Normal…… Continue reading Orzo & Housing & Tomato Sauce
SPICE CLUB
I just got my first box of spices from Burlap & Barrel. I debated joining. Was it worth it? Is it worth it? Shouldn’t I be supporting my local spice people? I just couldn’t resit getting a box at least once. Included in this box: Pemba Cloves- that’s some fancy cloves Toasted Onion- Will definitely…… Continue reading SPICE CLUB
This morning
The motion light was going on and off all night. I’m thinking is it a zombie on the side of the house? Nah, dog would be barking. Critters? Probably! The city won’t trim the big old beautiful pine tree that has branches touching the roof which makes it a bridge. Critters have a circus going…… Continue reading This morning
Corn and Basil Cakes
1/2 cup whole wheat or all purpose flour 1/2 cup low-fat milk 2 large eggs 2 tablespoons canola (save one for cooking) 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon pepper 2 cups fresh corn kennels (about 2 large ears or frozen) 1/2 cup chopped basil Whisk flour, milk, eggs, 1 tablespoon oil, baking…… Continue reading Corn and Basil Cakes
July 4th 2022
Did you having a BIG cookout? Friends and family over and not giving a crap about COVID anymore? I’m STILL nervous. Am I stupid, over paranoid or what??? We did invite our buddies over 6 blocks away, but haven’t heard from them. I’m thinking their daughter got ‘em involved in something….oh well, as my cousin…… Continue reading July 4th 2022
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