Opening day of the Elk River Farmers Market leads to a brand new, product-inspired “Minnesota Mediterranean” recipe.
Tag: Food
A pumpkin is a pumpkin!
I prepared the first two pumpkin pies of the season last night. Made from real pumpkin, they at least look like something people will be fooled into dishing up. Let me start by getting this out into the open: I use “regular” Jack-O-Lantern pumpkins. As in, after Halloween, I take my spookily carved pumpkin, chop …
Doing the Pot
I’ve come to love my crock pot. Not like puppy love where you love them until they chew up your camera cord. Not like brotherly love where you love ‘em cause you have to. Not even the love you have for your new high heels that cause a world of pain. Just sheer, undying, perfect, …
An Italian dish – American Style
When you think Italian, most people picture delicious food. You know… fabulous pasta dishes like you’d order at Olive Garden and Johnny Carino’s! This was the perception I had until a visit to Italy last fall. My sister, even less willing to try new things than me, tried to stick to the “safe” items on …
Spicing up my life
Nothing beats trying something new. Leaving your comfort zone. Experiencing that irreplaceable first time thrill. Without much effort, a person can come up with new ideas leading to some first time excitement. It doesn’t have to be sky diving or signing up for a tap class when you aren’t even able to clap a rhythm. …
I won't share the recipe!
Most people don’t mind sharing recipes. In fact, if you have a good dish, why not share it so more people can enjoy it? For the most part, recipes are clipped from magazines, printed after finding them online, or taken from a cookbook. Available to the masses, they are obviously good enough to be published …