Renaissance life in a post-modern world
Posted in Recipes on Oct 13th, 2008
I am continuing to harvest a bountiful crop of herbs. “Bountiful” is a relative term here as my garden sits in diminutive pots on my patio. The harvest, however small, has allowed me to enjoy cooking with fresh aromatic plants throughout the summer and into the fall.
I relish unleashing the rich verdure as the herbs are chopped, crushed [...]
Posted in Recipes on Oct 7th, 2008
Hamburgers take their place with apple pie as American traditional fare. Historically, as the name suggests, the hamburger appears to have originated in Germany.
The American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language states:
“. . .By the middle of the 19th century people in the port city of Hamburg, Germany, enjoyed a form of pounded beef called Hamburg [...]
Posted in Recipes on Aug 18th, 2008
Our family has lived in the country for almost 7 years now. We are isolated up here. I mean, we live in the middle of no where . . . and I love this life. We go days without seeing anyone (with the exception of my husband who works in the real world). Even our neighbors [...]
Posted in Recipes on Jul 25th, 2008
Teriyaki marinade or glaze is a wonderful enhancement to a number of dishes. It adds great flavor to fish, beef, chicken and even rice. It is one of the easiest sauces to make. Children usually love the flavor of teriyaki sauce as it is sweet and not too spicy. However, if it’s a spicy kick your looking [...]
Posted in Recipes on Apr 28th, 2008
I love to transform my menus with the changing seasons. French Onion Soup and Beef Bourguignonne give way to lighter fares such as grilled chicken (in so many different arrangements), bright salads, and delightful desserts.
I would like to share with you one of my favorite warm-weather recipes: Balsamic Chicken with Cilantro. I have served variations [...]
