Monthly Archives: May 2011

Today’s haul…

Posted on May 21, 2011 by terry

and WHAT a haul! We introduced some friends to the wonder that is the European Imports Blowout Sale – three days of bargains from a food distributor/importer held only a few times a year. I was mostly good this time … Continue reading →

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Parfait! Pimiento Cheese (best for burgers!)

Posted on May 20, 2011 by terry

Keep looking – the OH! so tasty pimiento cheese IS in there – under a bit of grilled onion and jalapeño and bright, shiny, yellow mustard (my mustard of choice for burgers and hot dogs). I’ve done two versions of … Continue reading →

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Marinated Spatchcocked Chicken

Posted on May 19, 2011 by terry

How’s this for a picture-perfect hunk o’ bird? And it tastes every bit as good as it looks! Ermmm, if I do say so myself. On our last trip to Costco, I noticed a two-pack of fresh, whole Perdue chickens … Continue reading →

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Parsley and Garlic Dressing

Posted on May 18, 2011 by terry

I have a recipe for Green Goddess dressing banging around here somewhere, but have yet to pick up the anchovies called for in most of them. One version, delivered via da Google, of course, had no anchovy bits, but the … Continue reading →

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Soooo good!

Posted on May 17, 2011 by terry

Yes, of course I’m referring to the big bag o’ baked onion rings – the Granny Smith apples are rather nice fakes I keep around for a bit of color in a bowl (a friend reminded me that ‘one does … Continue reading →

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Grilled Artichokes

Posted on May 16, 2011 by terry

Ermmm, make that grilled artichoke – we only bought one because we were uncertain exactly WHEN we’d get around to having it. We were slouching about Milwaukee last Thursday with Rich’s mom (well, we were slouching, she wasn’t), when we … Continue reading →

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So, I bought 20 pounds of flour…

Posted on May 15, 2011 by terry

but; it’s REALLY good flour, and we were at Costco, so the price was also REALLY good. Now, before you go all ‘what the heck are you gonna do with 20 POUNDS of flour?’ – remember – Rich is off … Continue reading →

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How cool is this?

Posted on May 14, 2011 by terry

We were on a whirlwind round-trip to take Rich’s mom home today, and I came across this really great idea when we stopped at an Oasis for a little somethin’ Starbucks. Ermmm, for those of you not familiar with our … Continue reading →

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Parfait! Grilled Corn on the Cob

Posted on May 13, 2011 by terry

It’s a beautiful day – perfect weather for grilled corn on the cob! I found and featured this method kinda late in the season last year, so thought I’d give everyone an early heads up and start your summer off … Continue reading →

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A test…

Posted on May 12, 2011 by terry

Put away your pencils and paper – it’s not THAT kind of a test! A while back, we went to a tasting thingy at some friends’ home for a line of all-natural-good-for-you spice blends and stuff, all centered around the … Continue reading →

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