pork in a pot

tomorrow i will make a pork loin in the slow cooker with shallots, mushrooms and hungarian paprika. we will have it with mashed potatoes, mushroom gravy and sweet white corn on the cob.
it is nearing holiday cooking time and i am starting to get excited about it. especially since i made my first lemon curd [...]

when friday picks you up

a cape cod crush (southern comfort, cranberry juice, fresh lime and ice whirled in the blender – pour and serve),
white cheddar cheese with herbs and vegs bites,
on toasted crackers,
with old fashioned martini olives and salted nuts on the side
and a few slices of dry salami
ah……….

note to self

spice world minced garlic in a jar is not an acceptable substitute in your weekly batch of homemade hummus.

keep it fresh and clean clean for the just right flavah!

the WORST pie

o.m.g.
i made the worst pecan pie.  and i am super embarrassed because i made two of them and gave one to a neighbor before knowing they were
the WORST pies!

food for thanks and fatness

here we go!  you know i love an ordinary thanksgiving menu!
breakfast ——————–>

country ham steak with red-eye gravy
eggs fried medium and topped with parm cheese
savory garlic rosemary biscuits i will make from scratch
sharp cheddar cheese grits with onions and peppers R will make
a fresh santa sweet cherry tomato chilled salad

dinner ———————–>

turkey with garlic sage butter and [...]