A week after our family Thanksgiving, I've finally killed the turkey. I started, naturally, with turkey sandwiches (both hot and cold), proceeded to turkey noodle soup, dabbled in turkey salad (with almonds, craisins and golden raisins) and wrapped it up tonight with turkey risotto. I know there are folks out there who don't like risotto … Continue reading (Turkey) Risotto
Category: Eating
Weightiness
image from thejakartaglobe.comThis morning at the gym, I noticed that a regular member of the 5:45 class I take, was looking a good bit thinner. As soon as I saw her, I knew: something was going on in her personal life, her relationship. My suspicions were confirmed a few minutes later when she spoke about … Continue reading Weightiness
Black Friday Frittata
Since I had made a commitment to host brunch post-Thanksgiving shopping was not an option Friday. Particularly since I needed to drive back to NY from CT Friday morning in time to prepare for guests arriving at 10 a.m. This group of girls is pretty fond of my Eggs Benedict, but we were expecting an … Continue reading Black Friday Frittata
Thanks(for)giving
Thanksgiving has always been my favorite holiday. I can't imagine ever growing tired of waking up to the smell of roasting turkey and linen napkins being pressed. The cranberry sauce with diced orange peel, the mashed potatoes with gravy made rich by drippings and the lemon meringue pie that marked the course between turkey dinner … Continue reading Thanks(for)giving
Beans and Greens – Take 3
Following Saturday night's crowd favorite meal (Breakfast for Dinner!!), I had about 6 strips of cooked, thick-cut bacon leftover which I needed to use it before the children found it hidden in the vegetable drawer. By the way, the question here isn't "Who ever has leftover bacon?" The real question is "Why would anyone ever cook less … Continue reading Beans and Greens – Take 3
Hudson Afternoon
Nice doorsI apologize for being so late to the game on Hudson, please forgive me. I haven't been there in years, only through lack of opportunity, certainly not disinterest. The lure of a free lunch (and they say there is no such thing) finally got me there this weekend. The plan was to meet at … Continue reading Hudson Afternoon
3 ways – (of cauliflower)
Virgin cauliflower - Source: Hudson Farmer's MarketRoasted with olive oil and sea salt, then dusted with curry powderRight up in there.
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