I may not look like I've got soul, but believe me, I am an appreciative fan of both the music and the cuisine. I particularly love the side dishes - okra and greens and beans, all cooked in a fryer or with a generous hunk of pork fat, naturally. Of course, eating this kind of … Continue reading Buttermilk Fried Chicken
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Getting all Natty Bumppo
Although I was wearing Lycra instead of deer skin, and had no intention of hunting, that was one of the mental images I had yesterday while I was running through the woods on my maiden trail run. Another internal movie clip involved my being in a Black-Eyed Peas video, but I digress... Have you ever … Continue reading Getting all Natty Bumppo
Built
who doesn't love a luminaria?For the second year in a row, I volunteered to pour wine last night at the Historic Albany Foundation's annual event, Built. This silent auction and art exhibit highlights the use of vacant buildings in Albany and is a wonderful fundraiser, as well as being a really fun night. Mark Brogna, … Continue reading Built
Watch this pot!
6 bulbs, some soil, a cool potI can only imagine where some of you thought this was going...It's that time of the year, folks - get your paper whites planted and look forward to the most satisfying, least expensive holiday decoration ever. Last week, on my way home from skiing, I picked up 6 bulbs … Continue reading Watch this pot!
Pumpkin Pie ice cream
On what may have been one of the last open sunroof afternoons of fall 2011, I decided to indulge in a new-to-me flavor of ice cream - Stewart's Pumpkin Pie. I've always been more a lemon meringue pie kind of lady, but, since I haven't stumbled across a similarly flavored ice cream, I decided to … Continue reading Pumpkin Pie ice cream
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
Banana-chocolate chunk muffins
In my continuing quest to avoid turning on the heat, I become a prolific baker. There's nothing, other than a fired up furnace, that warms up a home faster than the smell of baked goods or roasting meats or veggies. Since my children are dismal failures when it comes to eating the bananas I buy … Continue reading Banana-chocolate chunk muffins
