Apr 5
It seems just last week I was talking about putting aside a ham for Easter, and here we are! Time to start getting it ready to star at the holiday dinner, and to consider the supporting cast. Don’t forget, for those on restrictive diets, Smoked Turkey can be substituted for the ham in any of these recipes. Read more
As I mentioned last post, many people who freely state they can’t cook, are confusing ineptitude with lack of experience, interest and/or desire. On the other hand, most people, who are confident they can handle the marketing, are confusing grocery shopping with buying food. Shopping for a family’s weekly groceries is Provisioning on a domestic scale. Read more
The other day, a friend told me; “It’s easy for you. You can cook. I can’t.” What she really said was; “You cook a lot and want to, I don’t.” Because anyone can cook. I firmly believe ten minutes after Man learned to make fire to keep warm, he was holding something over it on a stick, hoping he never had to eat another cold dinner. Read more
Surprise! I like to watch food shows. I always have. Julia Child is part of my earliest T.V. memories. At the time, I couldn’t begin to comprehend the tremendous amount of effort and dedication that went into her translations, not only of the ingredients, measurements, and directions, but also of the spirit of the recipes themselves. Read more
I want to thank you all for your comments. I really appreciate the feedback and am happy if I can help save on food bills and keep meals interesting. Read more
The supermarket flier lingo, it is a-changin’! There were hints last fall, but since the first of the year it’s more evident each week. Oh, there are still plenty of the 2 for X-amount offers there, but the X-amount is rising in all categories. Read more
As I was preparing for this party, I realized that charting my steps, both before and after the event, would be a good way to illustrate what I call “Amortizing “ an occasion, as well as the ways leftovers can be used. At the very least, the method will spare you the “register shock” usually experienced when buying everything at once.
There’s a reason entrees are usually thought of first. They are the most expensive and time consuming item on the menu. Other dishes are called “first courses” “sides” “desserts” or , collectively, “accompaniments” because they are chosen to compliment the entree. Read more
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