We’ve made Cook’s Illustrated’s non-slow cooker Smothered Pork Chops (especially the variation that includes collard greens) multiple times. But today, we were going to the Utah RV Show, so I … Continue reading Slow-Cooker Smothered Pork Chops
One of the reasons we visited Florida this month was to visit my paternal grandparents. I always love visiting Grandpa, and not only because it’s such an odd sensation to … Continue reading Spanish Omelet from my Spanish Grandpa
Bonus blog post for today: a re-blog of my friend Jenny’s post about Cafe Cubano. Not only is Jenny always sharing great recipes, her writing is unfailingly hilarious. Please do … Continue reading good neighbors & strong, strong coffee (via feastiary)
After so many serious blog posts, I decided to take a break and blog about dinner again. We had an awesome chili tonight, and I’m thinking some of you might … Continue reading Classic Beef Chili…with Bacon!
I made the non-crispy green garbanzo beans Wednesday. My friend Timbra tried them, and they got her seal of approval. My family all loved them, too. The baby signed and … Continue reading Garlic Roasted Green Garbanzo Beans, Non-Crispy Version
A few months ago, we sampled some green garbanzo beans at Costco. My husband liked them, the baby liked them, so I bought a bag. It’s been sitting in our … Continue reading Garlic Roasted Green Garbanzos, Crispy Version
What was that? I thought that said you were having ‘teff’ for breakfast. Yes, you read that right. Teff. That’s not really a word. You just made that up. Not … Continue reading Breakfast today: Teff!
My friend Lynn posted a very provocative Facebook status this morning: Life is better with a homemade peppermint mocha made from leftover candy canes and chocolate chips. Even if it … Continue reading Faux Pep Mo
I’ve been holding onto a recipe for Roast Fresh Ham from America’s Test Kitchen/Cook’s Illustrated for a few years now. I could never figure out how to get a fresh … Continue reading Roast Fresh Ham (with a Side of Kale and Blackeye Peas)
According to the Cynthia Lair on the cookusinterruptus blog, the French believe that eating pancakes on New Year’s Day promotes good luck and health for the coming year. I didn’t … Continue reading New Year’s Pancakes
We waited all day for the snow to start. I don’t know why, but something about waiting and waiting for snow made the day just drag on and on. That … Continue reading Breakfast for Dinner
My kids pulled in quite the haul this year. My daughter got a real canvas painting kit, a lot of clothes (both wearing and dress-up), a new recorder, a music … Continue reading …And a Cup of Good Cheer
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