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cowboy butter: the finishing touch that transforms everything!
I have been meaning to do a post for quite some time on this rich, garlicky herb-laced butter. Cowboy butter has been around since the 19th century. This compound butter was the spirit of Western cooking. Cowboys on cattle drives craved meals that were simple, flavorful, using readily available ingredients. A staple was butter,
Read MoreBLT sandwich (brinjal, lettuce, tomato)
This isn’t your typical BLT sandwich as it uses eggplant bacon. Say what? Eggplant bacon has been circulating the web for quite some time but yours truly only recently heard about it when I saw it pop up on Instagram. Eggplant (aka aubergine or brinjal) is known for its deep purple and glossy skin. Some…
Read MoreQuinoa Salad with Bacon and Lemon Vinaigrette
I love cookbooks and I have an eclectic mix which I have collected over the years as gifts or ones I purchased. My husband and kids all know that if they’re in doubt as to what to get me for Christmas or birthdays…a cookbook will be happily received! I like the ones that are unique,…
Read MoreBaked Beans & A Tribute To Lunch Hour NYC
Last Fall, after walking by the New York Public Library numerous times, I decided to explore this magnificent-looking building and I am glad I did! On the main level was a tribute to the Quick-Lunch an exhibit you can still see until February 17th. New Yorkers in the early 1900’s were focused on time,…
Read MoreOatmeal Molasses Brown Bread
The smell of homemade bread cooking in the oven brings back a floodgate of food memories for me. My mom was always baking and homemade bread was a staple in our house. It’s been years since I made any white bread and even longer for brown. Bread making in my family goes back four generations. …
Read MoreOven-Baked Cabbage & Speck Frittata (frittata al forno con cavalo e speck)
I adore the holidays but after massive food consumption, I’m ready for lighter meals. This Italian dish is perfect for scaling back but full steam ahead with flavor and nutrients. Cabbage has cholesterol-lowering benefits and is an excellent source of vitamin K and C as well as a good source of vitamin A. For more…
Read MoreBlueStar Cookware – review
Two weeks ago I received an email from Wendy of SmartClick Advertising asking if I would be interested in evaluating a set of BlueStar cookware. To be honest, my initial thought was how could this possibly compare with the set of All-Clad d5 I already use? After doing a bit of research on the company…
Read MoreRoasted Parsnips & Sweet Potatoes with Caper Vinaigrette
There isn’t a roasted vegetable I didn’t like and when there’s a combination like this, I am in foodie heaven! I love everything about this dish and let’s not forget about its nutritional content. I like to give the body a break from processing meat by abstaining from it for a day or two and…
Read MoreScallop and Pesto Purses – A Tribute to Julia Child
I was in Barnes and Noble bookstore last week and in the cooking section (yes, I know – shock!) when I was about to leave I spied an end unit displaying Julia Child’s cookbook: Baking With Julia: Savor The Joys of Baking with America’s Best Bakers. I paused to take note and began casually flipping…
Read MoreRaspberry Picante Paloma Pitchers
It’s been a scorcher these past few days and hopefully we’re at the end of a heat wave…I feel like I’m back in Asia! John and I love a simple drink and tequila, however, was never one of them until now. I first made this raspberry paloma pitcher last Sunday…it did not last long! The…
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