Monkey Bread ~~ adapted from Martha Stewart ~Sweet memories of long ago, my mother's sweet Monkey Bread that I can have again, re-lived through Martha Stewart's recipe, both being exact according to taste except for the notion that my mother put pecans in her dessert bread. Hers was very moist, holding in the pecans in the brown sugar and cinnamon.Admittedly, … [Read more...]
Setting Back Time
We were out driving yesterday. My husband took these pictures. … [Read more...]
Concentrated Hell Chili
Concentrated Hell Chili ~~ adapted from Nigella ~Wash and pick over 1 pound dry pinto beans. Add 1 tablespoon salt to the beans, pour 1 bottle or 1 can of beer and enough water to come up over the beans by a few inches. Cover and place in the refrigerator to soak overnight. The next day, add 2 more cups of water to the liquid and beans.Set the pot over medium … [Read more...]
Tipsy Maple Corn
Tipsy Maple Corn ~~ adapted from Food 52 ~Fry bacon, render 3 1/2 tablespoons bacon grease.In a large Dutch oven, pop 1/2 cup popcorn kernels in the bacon grease. Shake the Dutch oven a few times after the popcorn begins to pop to prevent burning.Also preheat oven to 350 degrees.In a small pot or saucepan, pour in 1/3 cup Jack Daniels. Burn off the alcohol and … [Read more...]
Breast Cancer Awareness
Kitty Orange Love ~ Salted Pumpkin Caramels
Right when Stephani was leaving for an appointment this morning, a seemingly stray full-of-love orange tabby ran to the front steps to greet her, requesting full attention whether she was starving for food or hungry for a human's touch-- or both-- Sometimes when you need encouragement, a smile, something like this can surprise you and make your morning go a little or a … [Read more...]
Broken Dishes
It's going to happen. … [Read more...]
Italian Wedding Pasta
Italian Wedding Pasta ~~ adapted from Easy Italian ~Preheat oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit. Mix together 1 pound ground turkey, 1/4 cup plain dried bread crumbs, 1/4 cup flat-leaf parsley, 1 minced garlic clove, 1 large egg, and 1/4 cup Romano.Shape into 36 1-inch meatballs and bake for 20 minutes.Heat water to boiling-- cook 1 pound farfalle or bow-tie pasta 2 minutes … [Read more...]
Italian-Style Spaghetti and Meatballs
Spaghetti and Meatballs ~~ adapted from Easy Italian ~Preheat oven to 450 degrees. In a large bowl, mix together-- 4 (coarsely grated) firm white bread slices and 1/3 cup water until bread is evenly moistened. Add 1 pound lean ground beef, and 1 pound ground turkey or lean ground pork. Add 2 large egg whites, 1/4 cup grated Romano or Parmesan, 1 … [Read more...]
Blueberry Cheddar Rosemary Lemon Pizza
Blueberry Cheddar Rosemary Lemon Pizza ~~ Skirt in the Kitchen ~Quilt a pizza-- dock it with a pie crimper--Grate blueberry white cheddar and disperse over pizza dough.Pluck pieces off 1 rosemary twig and scatter in place.Lay lemon slices.Gently push down-- slightly.Bake on stoneware, preferably, in a 500 degree oven for 7 to 9 minutes. Cut pizza into squares.Basic … [Read more...]