The stack of praline pecan bars has dwindled to a single layer in less than twenty-four hours– a true test to their appeal, at least to my husband. Ken claims he doesn’t like pecans, but that statement is eerily similar to a previous and now debunked 8-year claim that Continue reading
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Moms’ Dinner Night Still Going Strong as We Reach Our First Year!
On the second Saturday of the month, I host a Moms’ Dinner. The event fulfills so many of my passions– entertaining my friends, planning meals and of course, cooking. (I’m not joking about my passion for entertaining; Kurt went along– or maybe I dragged him– with an entire first floor renovation where we switched around rooms so I could bring in Continue reading
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Monday Is…Faceless Fish Night!
Quickie meal before a 2 hour art class– steamed mussels and clams (because I love clams), crusty baguette and a simple green salad. Are you not impressed that my 12 year old actually eats mussels and prefers them over clams? He even knows how to use an empty shell as pincers. It’s a Belgian preparation and Continue reading
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And for those, like my husband, who need “a recipe” in order to cook…
I’ve realized the last few posts are better suited for experienced cooks who are comfortable “throwing” together ingredients, familiar with what herbs complement different meats and vegetables, and most of all, don’t panic about not following a recipe line by line. So this time, I’m back to using a recipe as my base because I do want Continue reading
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So long Sandy, Hello Halloween!
Lordy, Lordy, Lordy. I have missed posting, but when I don’t cook anything, there’s not much to post…
Til now. We here in Northern Virginia were bombarded with “Get Ready for Hurricane Sandy!” messages since Friday. I originally thought the storm was going to hit over the weekend, potentially ruining our family’s plan Continue reading
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Just for Amy…plus a nod to Minnie!
Today I decided to make a canned-soup-and-mayo recipe just for Amy, since she asked. I’ve known Amy since I was nine– which means for 40 years. She was my first friend when I moved from a private co-ed French school to a private all-girls Catholic school run by an order of sisters. She claims she is a hopeless cook, but Continue reading
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a cougar in the kitchen 