Today the sun is shining, the birds are singing, and the bulbs are pushing their way up through the remains of winter. This is the kind of day that really gets my spring fever acting up. I know it is not officially spring yet with the vernal equinox still a …
Short stack up! Served any time of day, it’s hard to beat the flavor of pancakes with maple syrup, bacon, and eggs. This classic dish usually associated with breakfast, is also a popular menu item with late night diners. I came across this pancake recipe …
It is a treat to have good neighbors. It is even more of a treat if these good neighbors are also your dear friends. I am fortunate to have such a situation, for living directly across the street from me is a crazy, caring, light hearted, endearing, retired …
One of the sure signs that spring is just around the corner is the arrival of fresh asparagus in the market. It is not that asparagus in not available other times of the year, but around the beginning of March the produce displays begin to swell with a plethora of attractively priced, delicate …
Each year as the days grow longer the Christmas cactus that graces the corner of my kitchen, goes into a full bloom signaling that spring really is just around the corner. Given to me about ten years ago as a tiny starter, this beauty now typically shows …
When it comes to adding extra flavor to your dishes, using stock instead of water is just the ticket. For making soups, sauces, or even to cook cous cous or rice, it is hard to deny the depth of flavor a broth will add, however …
I pride myself on finding creative things to prepare with items that I find on sale. I also focus on buying fruits and vegetables that are in season. For example, planning a dish that requires lots of fresh tomatoes in the dead of winter usually results …
Peanut butter and chocolate, or is it chocolate and peanut butter, either way, these two flavors are a perfect fit. I don’t know if it was an accident, or a well planned creation, but this duo of decadent delights has become a favorite of many.
Nothing evokes the thought of home cooking and comfort food more than that of a diner, the place where you find classic meals just like Mom used to make. It’s hard to describe the delight felt upon finding one’s favorite dish hand written on a …
For those of you out there that do not possess a copy of this book, you should immediately drop what you’re doing and run out the door to find one. The Food Lovers Companion is a must have for anyone who loves to cook and entertain. The companion is …
Looking for something different to do this weekend? Well here you go! The annual Frozen Dead Guy Days will be held, rain, snow, or shine this Friday, March 2nd through Sunday the 4th, in the small mountain community of Nederland, Colorado. For those of you that have never …
I consider myself to be a very fortunate person, not because I am wealthy, or possess the chiseled features of a G.Q. cover model, but due in part to the fact that I have been lucky enough to have experienced travel all over the world. I …
