Apple pie! There was a pattern to my cooking in recent days, a sort of pre-Thanksgiving emptying of the refrigerator to make room for the groceries necessary to prepare a holiday meal. I had some buttermilk I needed to use up, so fried chicken and pancakes made the weekend menu. My cheese drawer was crammed … Continue reading As easy as…
Category: ideas
Paper White Project – Week 2
One week later
Sausage & Peppers
sausageRecently I saw a brand of Italian style chicken sausage at my local Price Chopper - Lupo's from Endicott, NY. What initially attracted my attention was the sticker on the package stating that they were msg, whey and gluten free. Now, I've never had an issue with any of those ingredients, but, I figured in … Continue reading Sausage & Peppers
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
Donut Picking
Q: Why are donuts round?A: So you can slip them on around your waist!My friend, Emily once described these delicious treats as fried fat and sugar. Yep, pretty much sums things up. This past Saturday I devoted my morning to exploring the nuances of cider donuts as I (and my mini me, Quinn) joined the … Continue reading Donut Picking
Hurricane Prep ~ Lilly Boy Style
Is there a better way to prepare for a major tropical storm than practicing getting tossed around by water and wind? I don't think so! Screw that filling up the tub with water nonsense and buying more toilet paper than a typical family of four uses in a month of eating tacos. Not here - … Continue reading Hurricane Prep ~ Lilly Boy Style
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?
DelSo 