Day #?? during Covid-19, Tuesday Morning Just read a headline that said Trump is not wearing a mask at the white house back from the hospital. I don’t get it. I don’t understand. I also don’t understand Halloween this year. On nextdoor.com they are saying WE should celebrate since everyone else is out. We shouldn’t…… Continue reading Airfryer Toaster Oven Rambling
Pasta with Fresh Tomato Sauce
Wanted to share a recipe that I should have posted last week. The temp has dropped and it almost feels like fall here. The air quality has improved, but parts of Napa are still burning. My heart goes out to the families and businesses. I was happy to read Rancho Gordo is ok. :) Who…… Continue reading Pasta with Fresh Tomato Sauce
Roasted Moroccan Carrots
Ingredients 1 ½ lbs whole carrots, peeled 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 tablespoon brown sugar ½ teaspoon salt ½ teaspoon pepper 2 tablespoons fresh orange juice ½ teaspoons Aleppo chili pepper ( or chili flakes) ¼ teaspoon cumin ⅛ teaspoon cinnamon ¼ cup chopped cilantro ( or Italian parsley) orange zest Preheat oven to 450F…… Continue reading Roasted Moroccan Carrots
Wear A Mask
I love this! You can download it for free @ https://www.maggierudy.com/wear-a-mask-free-poster Please wear a mask. I sit on my enclosed porch and watch people walking by. I’m guessing it’s 50/50. I’m thinking that no one believes it? Conspiracy Theorits? (here in the bay area…oh my! THAT many??) Don’t you want to be able to go…… Continue reading Wear A Mask
Wash your hands
We all know this. I KNOW everyone is done with this, but if we keep washing our hands and wearing masks along with keeping social distances maybe this damn virus will finally be gone or at least pounded to a minimum of infection. Peace Out and Stay Safe
Sunday Paper Delivery No More
Last Sunday was my final paper delivery. I’ve read the Chron for years. I just can’t bare going out at o-dark thirty to see if the paper was delivered anymore. The Sunday rule has always been to get up as soon as it’s daylight, run out to the front yard and see if the paper is…… Continue reading Sunday Paper Delivery No More
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
Provençal Tomato and Squash Gratin
I love NY Times recipes! Was looking for a tomato squash recipe and this is a keeper! This makes about 6 servings. I used yellow squash as had 2 from Imperfect box delivery that needed to be used, I didn’t have gruyère cheese so used cheddar. Had a red onion already cut and used it. I used…… Continue reading Provençal Tomato and Squash Gratin
Roasted Parmesan Green Beans
From skinnytaste.com 12 ounces green beans (trimmed and need to be dry) 2 teaspoons olive oil Kosher salt & fresh cracked pepper to taste 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder 1 1/2 tablespoon shredded parmesan Preheat oven to 425 degrees F Line a baking sheet with aluminum for easy clean-up Lay green beans out on the sheet…… Continue reading Roasted Parmesan Green Beans
Vegan Pie Dough
from http://www.rareseeds.com 2 cups unbleached all purpose or baking flour 1 t. cinnamon (optional) 1/2 t. salt 2/3 cup coconut oil (solid state) 2-6 T. ice water Preheat oven to 350 F. Sift together dry ingredients, place in a mixing bowl. You can use a stand mixer or your bare hands for this…… Continue reading Vegan Pie Dough
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