We were on a little BBQ, beer, and bourbon vacation. Nashville area was our first destination. In 2 days, we ate at 3 restaurants. Our first stop was Puckett’s in Franklin, and we had awesome ribs and got to listen to some great live music. The second day we did some sightseeing in downtown Nashville,…
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!
Pickled Swiss Chard Stems
Continuing my love of all things pickled! Our Swiss chard has huge leaves, with stems to match. The last time I picked, I decided to try cutting the stalks out and pickling them. I used my Fresh Kosher Pickles recipe.
So Natural Organic Restaurant – Harker Heights
This is a new restaurant for me, however, it’s 3 years old. It’s not easy to get to, and in a sketchy area, but worth the trouble. So Natural is in the Harker Heights Plaza, which seems like an unlikely location, because it’s surrounded by clubs, bars, and bingo. There were no cars there, when I…
Potatoes with Spring Herbs
This is a tasty spring update for an on old recipe of mine. A combination of fresh herbs, make this a “comeback for more” side, without being loaded with calories. PrintPotatoes with Spring Herbs Ingredients6 medium russet potatoes, peeled and cut in chunks 4 cloves garlic, smashed 1-2 TBSP Dijon mustard 1 TBSP chopped dill…
Baked Fish with Pimento Cheese
Delicious and easy – it’s a great main dish. You could make this recipe with chicken, if you don’t want fish, but it’s really good with fish. I added cooked and crumbled bacon to the pimento cheese. PrintBaked Fish with Pimento Cheese Cook Time: 20 minutes Yield: Serves 2 or 3 Ingredients1 lb white fish…