Birthday dinner for an old friend
Rebecca
6:15 PM
Ok, when I say old, I meant in how long we've known him - really! Both these recipes are adapted from Nigella and are a good mixtur...
Wednesday, March 31, 2010
Monday, March 29, 2010
breakfast
Leftovers for breakfast - it's not cold pizza!
Rebecca
6:02 PM
Richard is so smart! Yesterday morning when we were in bed contemplating what to have for breakfast he said - what about the Green Chili Hom...
Sunday, March 28, 2010
appetizers
Avocados are back - so it's Rockamole time!
Rebecca
12:28 PM
I had promised this recipe a while ago and since Will of Brokaw Farms is back at the market and the avocados were lovely yesterday I decide...
Friday, March 26, 2010
dessert
There is a reason why they call it comfort food
Rebecca
4:32 PM
Today I spoke to a dear friend who was a little down in the dumps, so I ran home and made her some Banana Pudding - which just so happens t...
Thursday, March 25, 2010
musings
New Idea - cooking lessons anyone?
Rebecca
9:35 AM
While talking to a friend yesterday, discussing ideas around the blog-thing, I started trying to think of new ideas to tie into the blog. Ea...
Wednesday, March 24, 2010
Spring
Asparagus - when in season...
Rebecca
9:47 AM
What feels like a very long time ago (last fall) I mentioned a wonderful asparagus soup that I make - and now that the season is here it...
Tuesday, March 23, 2010
fish
Tuna Noodle Casserole - without the Campbells!
Rebecca
8:08 AM
Don't be afraid - I just tried this Tuna Noodle Casserole last night - and it was so much better than what you were served as a child....
Monday, March 22, 2010
breakfast
We're eating this again?!
Rebecca
3:44 PM
Actually it was delicious - 3rd times the charm! (luckily it was spread out over a few days) It was a mix between my Bubble & Squeak an...
Saturday, March 20, 2010
sandwich
Rueben - oh the joy of leftovers...
Rebecca
12:33 PM
I know I've made it before, but it's just so easy - this is a reminder to do it again since you might have leftover corned beef! Rue...
Friday, March 19, 2010
travel
The rarity of a good meal out
Rebecca
6:32 PM
I know it sounds terrible, but because I cook so much for us we are completely spoiled. Which means that when we finally do go out to e...
Saturday, March 13, 2010
canning
Onion Thyme Jam - not just for cheese and crackers!
Rebecca
3:04 PM
I've made this jam for quite a few years, with many variations - but this is really simple and has multiple uses. This year I had some f...
Friday, March 12, 2010
Spring
Irish Corned Beef and Veggies - Just in time for St. Patty's
Rebecca
10:00 AM
Couple years ago I corned my own beef. Really worth it - if you think of doing it 8-10 days in advance! If you didn't, and you live lo...
Thursday, March 11, 2010
potato
A Perfect Meal - even when you don't get home until 7pm
Rebecca
11:03 PM
Richard's brother Kenny is in town for the night and I had to work all day and drive up to Sonoma so originally I said, we'll just ...
Wednesday, March 10, 2010
Pork
A combined effort makes all the difference
Rebecca
10:14 AM
Last night I combined talents and celebrated a birthday dinner with friends and co-workers. It was really nice because the hostess (with th...
Monday, March 8, 2010
musings
What's for breakfast? Look in the big book...
Rebecca
7:21 PM
About 24 years ago I spent a depressed summer living in Abilene. This recipe book tells the tale. I sat around and went through all my mom&#...
Friday, March 5, 2010
soup
The perfect easy meal
Rebecca
5:54 PM
Grilled Cheese and Tomato Soup - need I say more? I love when I don't really have anything planned for dinner and I pull a jar of my sou...
Thursday, March 4, 2010
Side dish
Polenta Souffle - for a new friend
Rebecca
9:52 PM
I had a lovely conversation today throwing around ideas for a dinner party. Now this is something I love to do - plan a menu! Now, how can I...
pasta
The results are in!
Rebecca
9:53 AM
Ok, wow - the lasagna was amazing! But I'm still not up for posting how long and difficult the recipe was... if anybody really wants t...
Wednesday, March 3, 2010
pasta
Lasagna Bolognese - Don't even think about it
Rebecca
5:46 PM
I have spent 2 hours today making the pasta sheets. On tuesday, I spent 1 hour making the sauce that then had to cook for 3 hours. My entire...
Monday, March 1, 2010
dessert
Butterscotch Pudding - comforting dessert for my honey
Rebecca
11:30 AM
Last week Richard had to have shoulder surgery, so of course I had to make him some of his favorite comforting foods. This turned out real...
