I’m glad some of our spring veggies are coming to an end. The mushrooms may not end this spring, because of all the rain we’ve had, but I’m just tired of picking and preparing them. The asparagus has almost finished producing, and the prickly pear pads (nopales) are over. I’m always wanting new ways to…
Oven Roasted Wild Mushrooms
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…