Theme Dinner: Corn

We’ve had many a TC since the last post, and some of the highlights have included: Creamy green garlic soup (just like I had in Vienna!), negronis, raisin pie, stuffed mushrooms, pasta with creamy kale and walnuts, warm goat cheese salad, sparkling wine with lemon granita and berries, homemade Twinkies, and a casserole of tater tots […]

Fusion Dinner

It’s been far too long since I’ve posted to the blog. So many issues. A) I’m not on vacation and don’t seem to have the time B) There is no Top Chef at the moment, and although TC Masters improved about halfway through the season, it was tough getting there. C) We have had little […]

Soggy Bacon …. Arrgh!!!

I’m at the cottage today, and we decided to throw together some dinner. Somebody suggested that perhaps we should make the frozen pasta that was in the freezer. I was less than enthused about this. Frances didn’t want hamburgers, and I just wasn’t feeling the steak Mom suggested. We are eating chicken tomorrow, so unless […]

Best Roast Chicken … Ever

No official Top Chef this week, as Michael and Joe were unable to come, and Mitch and Eileen are leaving for vacation today. That, however, didn’t prevent me from cooking. Indeed, the foundation for Thursday’s meal was laid on Monday night, and the meal, once started, must be completed. “Monday night?” you ask. Why Monday […]

Vegetarian Bacon!

This week for “Top Chef” night, we didn’t even bother watching the show. This season has been “Top Chef Masters,” and we have decided that it has been too boring for us to sit through another episode. I wonder if we will have to change names if we no longer are watching the show. We […]

Easter

Had Easter dinner with the family today. Not a lot of comments to submit, but had to mention A few things. First, my Tsoureki was really great this year. I let it rise longer than usual. I’m reaching a point of making my own recipe. Hmm The wines with dinner were from Sandhill Crane Vineyards […]