A storm is headed our way tomorrow. We could be stuck indoors for a few days so I drove into town and stocked up on sweets from Raymer’s Chocolates (this included homemade peanut brittle). When I came home I started cooking. This recipe comes from Giada’s Everyday Pasta cookbook. I made dishes we could go … Continue reading
Pork Chops In Cream With Polenta Stacks
Today’s lunch, at least the pork chops in cream, comes from my favorite cookbook, The Silver Spoon. More times than not, when I’m looking for something to cook or just looking to be inspired, this is my “go to” book. I served the chops with stacked polenta and fresh, steamed carrots. Pork Chops In Cream … Continue reading
Side Veggies
This Thanksgiving Sandy made an unbelievably delicious selection of side veggies to have with our turkey. She gave each one of them a distinctive flavor, yet managed to have them compliment each other. As you can see, she also paid close attention to color both in the vegetables themselves and the dish in which they … Continue reading
2005 Blagny, 1er Cru Burgundy
My choice for our Thanksgiving day meal. Perfect!
2007 Shypoke, Charbono, Napa Valley
Perfect with the Jerusalem chicken!
Jerusalem Chicken
This recipe comes from Jerusalem: A Cookbook by Yotam Ottolenghi and Sami Tamimi, brought to my attention by the Wine Spectator magazine. I chose it because the seasonings are ones that I don’t often use. In the end the flavors are so deep and complicated I became an instant fan. I believe Wine Spectator suggested … Continue reading