Hearth and Home
In all matters that involve life within the walls, we all like to think of as home, we submit news and commentary to the public at large.
The Meeting Place Quiche-knockoff recipe
I'm not sure how close it is to Anne's Signature Quiche recipe, but it's definitely suited to my liking.
May 26th, 2011
Sunkissed Spinach Salad with Tanned Shrimp
When, on the rare occasion, I stumble upon a recipe that would delight both the busy chef and the beach babe, I feel it my duty to share it with the world.
May 26th, 2011
Potato pancakes for breakfast; Latkes for dinner
To craft potato pancakes into a suitable dinner, it helps to give them a fancy name, like Latkes, and a savory filling.
May 26th, 2011
Sausage Stuffed Mushrooms bridge sports, holiday gap
The stuffing, which isn't difficult to make, can be prepared a day ahead and stored in the refrigerator.
January 1st, 2011
Retreat to Butternut Squash Bisque during your stay-cation
I have found that if I coat my insides with a warm layer of velvety bisque, while undertaking house chores or leisure, I am able to move more freely of blankets than I would be able to do otherwise.
January 1st, 2011
‘Kelly’s Chili’ prevails once again
Perhaps the reason I hesitated, this year, to venture to Smoke on the Water, was the near full pot of homemade chili ready and waiting in my own fridge.
December 31st, 2010
Ebullient Emmys inspire Gay Gazpacho recipe
The confidence boost provided by this light meal and our Firefly Tea cocktails made critiquing the celebrities as they walked the red carpet that much more fun.
December 31st, 2010
Don’t let backyard veggies spoil, make Garden Couscous
At this point, I’ve tired of fried zucchini, squash casserole, the Southern favorite ‘Fire and Ice’ and stir fry. I’m on to coming up with ideas for fun and fresh salads that c
December 31st, 2010
Getting comfortable with spice: Shrimp Lo Mein & Oriental Spinach
Even though I grew up in an ‘all-American’ family, ethnic cuisine reminds me more of Home than any foreign land.
December 31st, 2010
Creamed Corn, hold the cream
According to my great-grandmother, there’s absolutely no need to add cream to make Creamed Corn, since corn is perfectly capable of surrendering its own milk, right from the cob.
December 31st, 2010
Nitrite-free bacon cures health nut
Pigs may still be filthy animals, but, as Vincent said in Pulp Fiction, “bacon tastes good. Pork chops taste good.”
December 31st, 2010
