I love clementines. They are the perfect, bright refreshing little sunshine snack. They are so portable, you can just carry one around all day until you need a pick-me-up. But I also find clementines annoying, largely because around here they are sold almost exclusively in five to seven pound bags. I cannot eat five pounds of clementines before they start to shrivel and … [Read more...] about Sticky Clementine Quick Bread
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Pastitsio (Greek Lamb Casserole)
This is an extra post this week, because to be honest, I am quite pleased with myself. My recipe for Pastitsio is a finalist in the wonderful website Food52 contest for Best Baked Pasta dish. When I saw the contest theme, I immediately remembered how much I enjoy this dish. This Greek lamb casserole is as comforting and homey as any cheesy, meaty baked pasta, but with a … [Read more...] about Pastitsio (Greek Lamb Casserole)
Festive Favorites
I do not do Black Friday, or Saturday or Sunday for that matter. Nor do I do cyber Monday, though that would be easier, I suppose. I cannot abide the thought of all the crowds jostling and pushing over mechanical hamsters and 52” flat screens. Or spending 15 hours camped out in a freezing parking lot to save $100 on a gaming system. This year, after the big Thanksgiving … [Read more...] about Festive Favorites
Glazed Kielbasa
There are certain activities that anyone in any particular town, city, state or region is expected to have participated in. Wouldn’t you be surprised by someone living in Hawaii who had never been to the beach? Or shocked by a resident of Paris who had never even seen the Eiffel Tower? Well, I have one of those surprising confessions. I have never been to an SEC football … [Read more...] about Glazed Kielbasa
My Prairie Housewife Days
My father calls my house a kitchen with a bedroom. He’s basically right. I spent over six months renovating to have the big kitchen of my dreams. I even planted a small garden, though I have a black thumb and a streak of laziness. I recall that first summer in my new kitchen as my “prairie house wife days.” Oddly, I had this idea in my head that I was someone who … [Read more...] about My Prairie Housewife Days
