Yesterday I stopped by a local floral shop to visit my dear friend Brigitte. I had not had a chance to see my companion since before the Armageddon know to florists as Valentines Day. After catching up on all the news, and enjoying several good …
Tonight is the night when the stars come out to shine, some perhaps more brightly than others. Hollywood’s most famous as well as the hopefuls are certain to be celebrating, or licking their wounds in style. Chef Wolfgang Puck will host the Governor’s Ball serving a …
I simply love couscous, I love the taste, I love the texture, I even love the name. Besides being very healthy, this light and fluffy little pearl is also very easy to prepare, and fun to say.
Popular in grade school cafeterias throughout the Midwest during the 1960’s, the Tater Tot casserole has in my opinion, unfairly received a bad rap. Many consider this dish nothing more than “trailer trash” food……………….. well if that’s the case……………then rent me a double-wide.
The deviled egg, frowned upon by many for its unhealthy image, is usually one of the first items to disappear at any cocktail party or picnic. I know I can personally slide an embarrassing quantity of these tasty canoes into my gob, probably putting the …
In honor of Mardi Gras, last night I felt we should have something that was indicative of the Vieux Carré. So I threw together this quick and delicious dish of grilled sausages with dirty rice. It also gave me an excuse to fire up the …
Found in many Cajun dishes, the peppadew is a flavorful sweet and spicy cherry pepper. The name is a combination of the words “pepper” and “dew”. Many times confused as a cross between a tomato and a pepper the peppadew is actually a breed of …
Well it looks as though everything has made it. We may have broken a piece of stemware and the movers may have dropped a link or two, and I am not sure if I will ever find all of my formatting, but I am here …
White House Cook Book from 1929 the start of the Great Depression At the beginning of 1929 my Grandmother Grace was working at the Lincoln Electric Company as a secretary after completing her education at Peru State College. Being single and earning a good income …
In Argentina it is called an Empanada, in Poland a Pierogi, the Cornish call it a Pasty, while the Australians refer to it as a Meat Pie. Originating in Russia in the 1800’s the Pirozhki spread to Germany and become the Bierock. This sandwich was primarily used …
I am not afraid of flavor. I enjoy food that is bold and rich in taste, and I also enjoy some heat in my dish. Of course I stock all the usual kitchen spices including various types of chili powders, cayenne pepper, Cajun and creole …
Pork roast slowly cooked with spices until tender make an incredible filling for these Tacos de Carnitas! Topped with avocado, fresh cilantro, and a squeeze of lime this is dish is an explosion of flavors. Serve with some black beans and rice and of course …
