Monthly Archives: September 2010

Jalapeño Cheesecake

Nope, this is not some crazy dessert. This is a wicked savory, very rich appetizer cheesecake. As a matter of fact, I usually cut the recipe in half – partly because it is so very rich, and partly because I … Continue reading

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Southern Panzanella Salad

See, here’s the reason I made the cornbread the other day. I DID mix the recipe up just a bit this time – making it much more like a regular salad than a panzanella – bread and veggies and dressing. … Continue reading

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Election results

So, the people have spoken. Well, sort of… See; it’s like this: we had some very positive ‘go get ‘em’ votes, some very negative –  ‘OH MY GAWD – how could you do THAT to macaroni and eggs?’ – and … Continue reading

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Cornbread

We’re going to a pot luck picnic on Sunday and I’ve been wondering what to make. I don’t really know most of the people – it’s a get together for our friend Bob’s volley ball group – and it’s about … Continue reading

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A fun, new cookbook!

Yes, I know – exactly what I need, right? Still, when Rich’s brother emailed me about it I was intrigued. Then, finding ourselves at Borders with a 40% off coupon – well – who could resist? I DID find a … Continue reading

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Today’s harvest…

Not too, too bad for one tomato plant on a deck, in my humble opinion. There are at least another dozen or so in varying shades of green that I look forward to nibbling on if they survive the wind … Continue reading

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Tasty, tasty squid…

While we were visiting with Rich’s family down in Indiana, we happened to find ourselves at a ‘Lifestyle Center’ in Nobelsville filled with shops and restaurants. We had all planned to meet and have lunch together, but things happen and … Continue reading

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Vote Now!

We’re traveling today, campers, so I thought I’d post this recipe for your kind consideration and comment: home made macaroni and cheese, topped with deviled eggs and chili sauce, then baked. Tasty? Disgusting? We want to know! I think this … Continue reading

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Travellin’ food…

We’re hitting the road this morning – driving down to Indiana to get together with Rich’s mom and brothers – and I thought I’d bring along some goodies: I experimented with the French Carrot Salad – not cooking the carrots … Continue reading

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A toast to summer…

Our local weather is conspiring with the calendar to remind us that fall is fast approaching – today’s projected highs in the 80’s will be quickly followed by tomorrow’s in the 60’s – still, we have a BIT of summer … Continue reading

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