Monthly Archives: August 2010

Grazing for Dinner…

Posted on August 31, 2010 by terry

One of my biggest challenges this summer with Rich staying downtown during the week has been to make interesting food for just me. It’s not that I don’t think I’m worth the bother (TRUST ME – I AM); it’s more … Continue reading →

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Pompei – and the Mother of Garlic Dressings

Posted on August 30, 2010 by terry

After our day of shopping for food bargains, eating old favorite Mexican food, and then shopping for books about (yup)…food – we thought it was time to think about a little something light for dinner. Hmmm – I’m seeing a … Continue reading →

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French Carrot Salad

Posted on August 28, 2010 by terry

Supposedly, this little bit of a nosh is served as a salad and made with shredded carrots. I have only ever had it as an accompaniment to the wonderful warm bread brought to the table while perusing the menu at … Continue reading →

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Clementine Marmalade

Posted on August 27, 2010 by terry

When last we left our plucky band o’ citrus, our 18 Clementines and two lemons had been sliced and left to soak overnight in six cups of water. Come the morning (but after coffee – I have my priorities), all … Continue reading →

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A Load o’ Clementines

Posted on August 26, 2010 by terry

One of our local markets had REAL Clementines (not those ‘Smarties’ things) on sale last week; and I had to buy them. Of course, 5 pounds is a LOT of Clementines – especially when I’m the only one around here … Continue reading →

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Chili-Glazed Chicken

Posted on August 25, 2010 by terry

Yes, I know it’s the same pic as yesterday – think of this as ‘Son of’ the Spicy Eggplant, just with the chicken in the starring role. Besides, the combined effort togther on the serving platter looks so much nicer … Continue reading →

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Spicy Eggplant and…

Posted on August 24, 2010 by terry

Monday was a long and busy day. I had some eggplant from the Madison Farmer’s Market to deal with, and thought I’d try something stir-fry-ish. There were also some chicken breasts in the freezer and I was wondering about applying … Continue reading →

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Pardon Our Nap…

Posted on August 23, 2010 by terry

It has been a long morning of pleading and scrappin’ – but our editor-in-chat has steadfastly refused to move his fuzzy face from the sunshine and paw-off, erm, sign-off on anything new and tasty for today… No doubt he’s resting … Continue reading →

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Tasty, Tasty Vegetables…

Posted on August 22, 2010 by terry

We’d been planning on checking out the Sweet Corn Festival in Sun Prairie, Wisconsin for a while; ever since our friend Rick recalled family visits and chins dripping with corn and butter in the sixties – sweet corn and butter, … Continue reading →

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Tomato Basil Soup

Posted on August 21, 2010 by terry

In truth, I think this soup needs some work. Maybe I should have cooked the veggies longer; I don’t know – it seemed to JUST miss the mark for me. Too bad, to – I was really looking forward to this. Still, … Continue reading →

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