It is amazing how fast the years go by when you have kids. Watching them grow makes time so visual. Before you know it they are dressing themselves and making choices in their little lives that reflect their personality.
This year my daughter turned four. I asked her what type of birthday party she wanted. She has a very decisive personality. I noticed that from very early on!
The weather is frightful, the wind is blowing, and it’s snowing once again! I’m ready for spring. I’m always ready for spring. Maybe that’s why we tolerate this Midwest winter… the change is so welcome. As March approaches, it’s evident that my rosemary plant has seen better days.
After a long weekend of partying, you wake up and smell that delightful toasty scent coming from the kitchen. Mixed with the smoky bacon and aroma of freshly brewed coffee…It’s unmistakable. It’s pancake day! And it’s not even Sunday. What could be happening? Oh, yeah….it’s Tuesday, the day before Ash Wednesday…Shove Tuesday….Fat Tuesday.
Valentines day is upon us…what to make for my sweetie? It needs to be heart shaped, it needs to be red, and what is his favorite dessert? Pie! Little heart pies will be perfect! I got this cool little pocket pie maker for my birthday and I just haven’t had time to play with it. Now is the time! It worked very well, but you could also do it by hand with some cookie cutters, or just cutting out shapes with a paring knife. I used my
I’m always on the lookout for new and unusual ingredients. I spotted these mushrooms in the market the other day. How beautiful are they??? I had to buy them! They had all the qualities I’m looking for: discovering a new flavor, gorgeous appearance, and the opportunity to research more mushrooms. I’ve always loved mushrooms and wish I could grow themSeveral years ago I received a gift from Priscilla and my son
I often use coconuts in my cooking classes. A fresh coconut tart or coconut milk used in a curry both require the “real thing”. I’m always amazed that many of the cooks have never used a fresh coconut. I wanted to show my grand daughter how to crack one open. She knew exactly what it was….asking what we were going to do with that “big fat coconut” when she saw it on the kitchen counter.
“Lemon tree, very pretty, and the lemon flower is sweet”…the old song is ringing in my head. I guess that really dates me, huh? A Peter, Paul and Mary song from the 60’s. You can have Trini Lopez serenade you here, while you read the rest of the blog.The beauty of Priscilla and Aaron’s lemon tree is what has really stuck in my head. How glorious to have a constant supply of
