The guys are spraying the weeds on the fence rows at the lodge this week, and I’m there to cook for them. Well, they have to eat! And, I had to have a session with my consultant (Don) on “guys seriously chowing down,” to develop the menu for this group of 12. Thursday was a…
Author: Lanie Fioretti
My name is Lanie Fioretti and although I am not a classically trained chef or a degreed nutritionist, I have been studying food and nutrition voraciously since the early seventies. After working in public health and private practice for 22 years, I retired my dental hygiene license. I have taught cooking classes at Whole Foods and Central Market, done product development for a bakery in east Texas, catered, and been a personal chef. I usually think of myself as an improvisational cook!
Austin in the Rain II
It’s apparently becoming a recurring theme! But, you just can’t complain about the rain….unless you’re sitting in rush (3) hour traffic in Austin. We went to run errands and go to a Dr. appointment. So let’s just say we went to run errands and shop, because my disability to distinguish time, meant the doctor’s appointment…
Pork Meatball and Spinach Soup
PrintPork Meatball and Spinach Soup Total Time: 45 minutes Yield: Serves 4 This is a great one pot meal. The meatballs will remind you of Chinese potstickers. You should get 10-12 meatballs out of this recipe, depending on how big you make them.IngredientsMeatballs 1 cup cubed day old bread 1/2 cup milk 1 lb ground…
Garden Guidance – Tomatoes
Author: Don My garden conversations with Raymond are continuing with “Tomatoes.” Raymond will plant up to a hundred tomato plants every year. His favorite variety is Celebrity. He shared a tip with me when planting tomatoes. After digging the hole for the plant, he adds 1-tablespoon of Epson Salt, 1-tablespoon Powdered Milk and 1-tablespoon…
Gourmet Grilled Cheese
It’s hard to beat a good grilled cheese sandwich. When there’s nothing else to have in the fridge, I can always put together a good grilled cheese. Jane Epps (from Epps Family Farm) inspired me to make this recipe. It’s scrumptious. I’ll tell you what I used, then you can change it up however your…