Month: January 2013

Garlic Bruschetta and Dog Story Part 1

Garlic Bruschetta and Dog Story Part 1

Connections and communications with a couple of canine compatriots gave us an interesting beginning to the Northwoods adventure. . Our home-base hostel-cabin was full last weekend so we were trying to decide what to do when a friend invited us to go with them to 

Risotto Cakes

Risotto Cakes

  We’ve been preparing for our annual North Woods trip, making lists and checking them twice, scurrying around doing last minute tasks.  We’ve also been doing snow dances every day…and with this dry weather it looks like more dancing is in order if we hope 

The Love of Leeks….and dairy free Mashed Potatoes

The Love of Leeks….and dairy free Mashed Potatoes

  This is part one of a Love Story of Leeks.   I sometimes refer to my Helpers, my crew, the band of ingredients that are my secret weapons.  Friends I can turn to when something isn’t right—if a sauce is bland, or too bright, 

Caribbean Red Pea Soup

Caribbean Red Pea Soup

. The foggy night emerged into a sunny day and left behind a Winter Wonderland.  Fern-like crystals of hoar frost on every surface, I had a difficult time keeping my eyes on the road it was so breathtaking.  There is something incredible about the reflected 

Winter Kale Salad with Feta

Winter Kale Salad with Feta

  We rolled home after days of holiday gorging.  Rolled—- it felt literal. After unloading the car the first thing I did was to search the refrigerator for something green…and not the fuzzy varieties that might be lurking in the back.  Vibrant green was what