All the rain this year has made for a bumper crop of wild mushrooms, and I’m pretty happy about it. I have several books on wild mushrooms, and I’m not as good at identification as my father was, so I confine myself to what I’m positive about. If you’ve read my previous posts, you’ll know…
Mitchell’s Grille – Clifton
We finally made it to Mitchell’s Grille in Clifton, on Friday night. We were going to a play at the Bosque Center for the Arts, and thought it would be a perfect time to try it out. The food was delicious. We all stuck to steaks and shrimp. They have limited hours, so be sure to…
Yucca Blossoms
It’s that time of year that I’m foraging in my yard for edibles. The new cactus pads are starting, so I’m harvesting them. And I’ve been waiting to see if the yucca was going to put out a bloom stalk. Last year I wanted to try yucca blossoms, and my plants didn’t produce stalks. This year is…
Kitchen Products
Before talking about a good article I read recently, I’d like to share a sentence from a book by Ruth Reichl, Delicious! There was lots to love about this book, but one of the sentences that stuck with me was, “A great meal is an experience that nourishes more than your body.” It’s really true, and…
Salsa Slaw
My nephew started making a delicious slaw, and perfect for summer. Even if you think it sounds a little strange, make it anyway! PrintSalsa Slaw Ingredients4 cups finely shredded cabbage or baby kale 1/3 cup diced Claussen pickles, seeds removed, or use baby kosher pickles 1 large jalapeño, seeded and diced 1/2 tsp mustard seeds…