This is the outstanding dish our friend and neighbor brought to our house last night. The recipe comes from Epicurious, and makes 12 servings. Very refreshing! I believe she might have changed out some of the herbs. Perhaps she’ll go to the comment box and tell us how she made this recipe her own creation. … Continue reading
Vegetable Gyoza with Orange Ponzu Sauce (vegan)
Last night there were four of us, here at our house, and not through any specific planning we ate vegan. This recipe is from Women’s Health Magazine and the wonton’s were delicious, but I have three suggestions: don’t cook them for as long as they suggest, make twice the amount of orange ponzi sauce and … Continue reading
Lynn’s Butt ‘n Cabbage
This recipe was given to us by Lynn, our good friend and neighbor. Pour yourself a green beer and have a delicious St. Patrick’s Day! Ingredients 1 pork shoulder butt (firm) It has a thin wrapping, be sure to remove. 1 green cabbage, cut into 8ths 1 Lb. green beans 5 medium russet potatoes salt … Continue reading
Chocolate Amaretti Cake
Last night we had dinner at the home of our good friends Judy and Peter and, it was there that we met their good friends Art and George. What a wonderful evening filled with great stories, movie discussions and a lot of laughing. And, of course…..Peter was cooking so that meant an outstanding meal was … Continue reading
Steamed Clams With Herbed Butter
Yesterday was another sunny day, so what better time to cook all foods outdoors. We got a bag of 50 littleneck clams, put them into a roasting pan with a little water and steamed them on the grill. We found an herbed butter recipe in Bon Appetit, put it on the steamed clams once they … Continue reading
2010 Santa Julia Magna, Mendoza Argentina
As I’ve originally stated, I won’t be influenced by outside forces when it comes to reviewing a wine. Well, this wine was $10.99 per bottle, and being willing, once again, to dig through the masses and try all that seemed worthwhile, I belive I found a little gem. Semi-precious….not a diamond! This is not a … Continue reading
Red Wine, White Wine, Fine Food Too! 