easy as stir, rise, bake! Recently we've been seeing ads on TV for a new bread mix 'now on your grocer's shelves'. The ads looked very intriguing. So...we bought one! And we got a very nice box - with a packet of active dry yeast, a packet containing 1 tablespoon of sugar and, last but… Continue reading easy bread
Hooray! The summer heat has finally broken. Today dawned cold and gray with a threat of rain. Dick left the house early, something he hasn't done for a long time. He's been doing Jury Duty this week so I've been on my own a lot more than I'm used to these days. With those factors… Continue reading lemon cream scones
Early October brings our harvest to a close. This summer we've enjoyed lettuce, tomatoes, onions, and... Yellow Banana Peppers. Lots of 'em. The days have remained very warm, right up until this week...mostly high 90's and even a few triple digits...so I've been able to fill the freezer with these beauties for use over the… Continue reading peppers and pork
"The key to creativity is knowing how to hide your sources". _Albert Einstein About 15 minutes before dinner Saturday night D said, "I know what I want to eat tonight." "Okay. What?" "Spaghetti and meat balls." Now you might think "not gonna happen." But the truth is this favorite is very doable in 30 minutes.… Continue reading meat balls
Saturday Night Fast Food I found this cool idea in cyberspace awhile back and thought it would be great for holding our quick and easy taco salad. Last night was one of those "what do you want to eat? I've run out of ideas" nights. Then I remembered these. Here's what I came up with:… Continue reading taco bowls
Before we moved to Central California I'd never heard of a Tri-Tip. Apparently I'm not alone. My friends from the East Coast look at me dumb-founded when I tell them we'll be having Tri-Tip for dinner. If you're one of those poor souls who have never had the pleasure...HERE is what Wikipedia has to say… Continue reading tri-tip Nana style
In summer our cooking slows way down. We grill meats and back our starch intake down to cold pasta or potato salads. The garden gives us herbs and tomatoes, and lots of 'em, so it's not unusual for dinner to consist of a protein, fresh sliced tomatoes and a salad incorporating herbs of one variety or another.… Continue reading it’s all about basil
Contentment Cottage 