I have three foundational ideas for managing my food preparation: 1) stock basic staples, 2) keep food simple most of the time, and 3) make things from scratch. This has frequently lead to creative alternatives to buying pre-mixed products. An added plus is that I have a much better idea of what is in my […]
Easy Gourmet Baked Macaroni and Cheese
(you should be able to make them larger by clicking on them if you want to get this basic guide for a single serving) This is the original recipe written out for me by my Aunt Charlotte. I lived with her and Uncle Ralph, actually my father’s aunt and uncle, for a few months while […]
Beef Cobbler
( Beef Cobbler) Living with a blossoming chef (below) (a different day: research with toffee) has many advantages, one of which is learning of reliable sources of creative recipes. She not only knows where to look, but she has intuitive insight into how to evaluate or play with the recipes. This is how I became […]
And Then There’s Dinner – Creamy Cabbage Hamburger Stew
(Left-overs from recipe below) Some days dinner is unplanned and turns out unexpectedly wonderful, so I thought I’d share what I did. 10 or so cups cubed potatoes 2-3 cups carrots 12 cups water 2 tsp salt 1/2 tsp black pepper one large onion, finely diced, about 1 cup 3 TBSP butter 2 TBSP olive […]