I had my first taste of Mexican style cuisine at a sleep over birthday party in 6th grade. I can still remember how taken I was with those tacos - crunchy, meaty, cheesy tacos so delicious that the shredded iceberg lettuce and insipid tomatoes couldn't get in the way of my enjoyment. I swear I … Continue reading Burrito!
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Q(uinn’s) V(ery) C(ute) Shopping
What a delightful day! This was truly one of those days as a parent that you hold on to as evidence that it is all worthwhile. Those of you with children know what I mean. Yes, yes, children are wonderful and they allow you to see the world again with new eyes and it is … Continue reading Q(uinn’s) V(ery) C(ute) Shopping
Acorn squash
Why, oh, why did I not eat beautiful orange vegetables (other than carrots) when I was a child? These days not much makes me happier than a pan of sweet potatoes, butternut squash and my favorite, acorn squash, roasting together in the oven and so I say, "Welcome back squash! I've missed you."I'm sure there … Continue reading Acorn squash
Summer Steak Salad
Arugula, lightly dressed with special Ligurian olive oil and fresh lemon juice, topped with sliced London broil, local beefsteak tomatoes, sliced fresh mozzarella, slivers of red onion and a chiffonade of my own basil. Who says salad isn't manly?
Mussels!
Last week I picked up 2lbs of live mussels at Price Chopper for the incredible price of $2.99. Yep - not a typo, less than $1.50 per pound! This may be the cheapest least expensive meal I've ever cooked, macaroni with butter and onions and Parmesan aside.Coincidentally, as I flipped around the television on the … Continue reading Mussels!
Spicy sesame noodles
my parking strip herb gardenAre you growing any herbs this year? I was on my game early and was able to get some good stuff before everything other than basil and parsley disappeared from the nearby nurseries. I finally got around to tearing up the parking strip in front of my house and put in … Continue reading Spicy sesame noodles
Sunday dinner – ravioli!
5 minutes to makeUnlike some other folks, I've never made ravioli myself. Or any other kind of pasta, to be honest. I'm not saying I'm opposed to the idea, but I think it is an activity which would be more fun with friends, or a real pasta making person to show me the ropes. Or … Continue reading Sunday dinner – ravioli!
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