It's Turmeric Chicken for summer grilling or baking. This holds all the elements of that good summertime feel, wrapped up in a bit of wholesomeness and in a bit of elegance. This is my son's recipe, with the aid of my husband's addition of some of the seasonings, so I guess it's fair to say that it's both their concoction. The colors are vibrant and … [Read more...]
Fruitful Summer
The summer is the start of a fruitful summer in a number of ways. Blessings abound. These raspberry plants have thistles that can prick the skin when reaching inward to pick ripe berries. More of the ripe ones are within the plants, in the shaded areas, than the berries that are exposed to the sun. The unripe raspberries have the resemblance of fuzz or a hairy look to … [Read more...]
Lemon-Mint Pancakes
These Lemon-Mint Pancakes are mild--not too much lemon or mint that would overpower the enjoyment of a good fluffy pancake buttered and drizzled with syrup. They're my children's favorite (and mine). It's dessert. Measure 3 cups bread flour, 1 heaping tablespoon baking powder, 2 teaspoons salt, and 1/3 cup sugar. Whisk to combine. Then whisk, very well, 5 … [Read more...]
SITK SLIDESHOW 23
SITK SLIDESHOW 23 Song and artist: Day Into Night by Denis Turbide Recipe: Riot Taco Salad Song and artist: Born to Dance by Josquin des pres Song and artist: On My Way by Pete Morse, Song and artist: Christy Matthewson by Grand Slam Music … [Read more...]
Rose-Honey Ham
It's Rose-Honey Ham from the Don Juan roses of last summer that I put into honey. Cut some good smoked ham into thick steaks. Whisk or beat 1 or 2 eggs. First, dip dry steaks into flour, then into frothy egg, and back into flour to fry in hot oil. Season with your choice of spice, salt and pepper. Immediately drizzle the rose-honey over the hot fried … [Read more...]
Riot Taco Salad
Riot Taco Salad, exclusively Skirt in the Kitchen It's a riot of taco seasoning, spices, and flavors for a great summer salad. Who can resist a good crunch of Doritos with Taco Bell products? Throw in some jalapenos, the right elements to add, and you're set for your memorial weekend. … [Read more...]
Spring Awakening
It's a spring awakening--and maybe to many things. It's a time to refresh and renew. … [Read more...]
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Live and Let Live
Live and let live--even when it kills you, when the recipe is wrong after discovering that the eggs are bad... when you've made it all for nothing, so the batter doesn't rise. Maybe the baking soda went flat. … [Read more...]
No Ownership
Nobody owns a person. People are not possessions, credit marks for a person's false glory and self-indulged reputation, and our children are not us. We are parents bringing or who have brought forth. Children are not created to be used as weapons to injure a person or a party of people. Children are a gift--ask those who cannot have children. Just as they were created … [Read more...]