If I tell you I went a little crazy buying brie, I’m sure it wouldn’t surprise you. Of course, then the issue is what to do with all of it. Brie is not a regular item in our house, but it’s great for a change. Just a few words about brie, in case you’re not…
Pesticides
There was a commentary in The New York Times last month, that should be a wake-up call for all of us. Our food supply has become so tainted with loads of chemicals and pesticides, making maintaining a normal weight and staying healthy, a real challenge. Mark Bittman begins his commentary: How quickly we forget. After…
Limas and Bacon
PrintLimas and Bacon Ingredients1-2 TBSP butter 3 slices bacon, diced 1 large rib celery, sliced 8-12oz frozen lima beans 1/2 cup broth 1/2 tsp smoked paprika 1/2 tsp granulated garlic powder 1/2 tsp granulated onion powder 1/4 tsp dried thyme Frankly Delicious seasoning* 2 TBSP sour cream 2 TBSP heavy cream 1 tsp mustardInstructionsIn a…
Beef and Pasta Soup
No matter what time of year it is, I can never seem to get enough soup. For even more of a comfort meal, pair this with Toasted Cheese Breadsticks. For almost any soup, the amounts you add of any ingredient are up to your taste. They’re definitely a great way to use up leftovers. When…
Cooking at the Lodge – Pork with Mushroom Sauce (Slow Cooker)
It was a great day to cook, and watch the weather out the huge picture windows across from the kitchen. The lodge sits on top of a hill, and the view kept changing as the fog rolled in and out. Breakfast was familiar fare – bacon, deer sausage, biscuits, egg frittata and cheese grits. I’m…