Monthly Archives: February 2011

Lamb Chops

Posted on February 28, 2011 by terry

We finally got down to the new Costco in Mettawa and renewed our long-lapsed membership. As a reward (or, maybe a sign that all was good now that we were back in the Costco family), the powers that be had … Continue reading →

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Santa Fe Chicken Soup

Posted on February 27, 2011 by terry

We were standing in line at the market, and Rich picked up one of those mini cookbooks to pass the time – this one featuring Velveeta. He found several interesting recipe ideas, but we opted not to pick it up, … Continue reading →

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Creamy Fruit Mold

Posted on February 26, 2011 by terry

Hmmmmm. I am NOT sure about this. The picture in the ‘Memorable Molds’ section of the Jell-O Classic Recipes™ book looked rich and satin-y. This pink mass o’ goo sitting in my fridge looks a lot less like satin and  … Continue reading →

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Posted on February 25, 2011 by terry

Huh? What? No! I was NOT sleeping… Ermmmm, I was on a fact finding mission; researching something pretty darned cool, I can tell you that! ANYWHO, tune in tomorrow for a surprisingly tasty fruit mold (as in the shape, not … Continue reading →

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Challah, Baby!

Posted on February 24, 2011 by terry

Yeah, I know that challah is traditionally baked as a braided loaf, and that it makes very nice French toast; but Rich had a taste for pimiento cheese burgers and we didn’t have any buns on hand. By happy coincidence, … Continue reading →

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Chocolate, Men, Coffee…

Posted on February 23, 2011 by terry

some things are just better rich. That quote from some anonymous wag was bouncing through my head as I was sipping a fresh, hot cup of our latest (happy) adjustment to Rich’s dietary challenge. Chocolate is out (well, for Rich), … Continue reading →

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Vote Early (and Often!)

Posted on February 22, 2011 by terry

On this cold and snowy day, the folk in Chicago vote for a new mayor; and up on our little  edge o’ the prairie, we have an aldermanic primary or something (I haven’t been able to find much in the … Continue reading →

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Potato Cakes (these are keepers!)

Posted on February 21, 2011 by terry

You may recall I’ve been looking for a nice potato cake recipe for a while. The less said about that potato cake/frittata thing the better, thank you very much; and, while we were both pretty happy with the boxty recipe … Continue reading →

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Chili Powder

Posted on February 20, 2011 by terry

I know – I’ve mentioned this handy little concoction before in a bunch o’ postings, referred you back to the bottom of that REALLY good shrimp enchilada recipe, and repeated the recipe in several posts – it just seemed to … Continue reading →

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Steak Frites à la Wadsworth

Posted on February 19, 2011 by terry

Yes, I KNOW there aren’t any fries – a baked potato with some of that nice brown butter was too tempting to pass up – but I can’t think of anything else to call this classic French (or Belgian) bistro … Continue reading →

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