Hi everyone! We have a blizzard here in Chicago, and it just dawned on me that we could lose power at any time and I might not be able to write my blogs. I am going to go work on them soon, but if you don’t see new blogs for a day or two, you will […]
Squeal with Delight
The pig is actually an ancient and honorable animal. According to Darwin, the pig was domesticated in China around 5,000 BC. Hogs came to the Western Hemisphere ahead of the Mayflower; Columbus brought eight on his second voyage. The sow was even viewed respectfully by Greeks and Romans as the nourisher of Zeus. Pigs have […]
Old Cookbooks, Former Neighbors, and a Wonderful Life
Today marks the first anniversary of this blog. I can’t believe I have been writing for a year, and have loved every minute of it. The first blog I wrote was on January 31, 2010 which would have been my Grandmother’s 113th birthday. In her honor and memory, the first blog was about her original […]
Recipe for a Winter’s Day
This will warm you up on a cold day. It’s incredibly good! Roasted Root Vegetable and Polenta Casserole Roasted Vegetables:2 parsnips (about 1/2 lb total), peeled and cut into 1-inch pieces5 carrots (about 1/2 lb total), peeled and cut into 1-inch pieces3 large sweet peppers (red and yellow), cored, seeded, and cut into 1-inch wide strips1 bulb […]
Recipe for Saturday, January 29th
It is definitely bread baking weather. I cut this recipe out of a Gourmet magazine many years ago and it still remains a favorite. No better way to heat up the house in freezing weather than baking some bread. French Bread 1 small cake fresh yeast2 teaspoons granulated sugar1-3/4 cups lukewarm water1 generous teaspoon salt6 cups sifted bread […]
International Week, Day Five: Profile of Swiss Cuisinier Fredy Girardet
Fredy Girardet has been called the greatest chef in Europe and one of the greatest chefs in the 20th century. This amazing cookbook was translated into English by Chef Judith Hill and her husband Michael, who together tested every recipe using American products and measurements. The Hills came to the conclusion that Fredy Girardet is a […]
International Week, Day 4- Italy: Conosci Gusta Prepara
I am hoping that the title of “Conosci Gusta Prepara” means cooking, tasting, and discovering. I tried to find Italian words here and there, so hope it makes sense. If not, I’m sure my very sweet reader Barbara from Italy will correct me! I have been asked numerous times why I have not traveled to […]
International Week, Day Three: Food Down Under
After recently watching Oprah take her entire audience to Australia, I felt the need to find my Australian cookbooks. Aussie chef Curtis Stone had Oprah throw a “shrimp on the barbie,” sometimes the first thing people think of when Australian food is mentioned, but according to my books, Australian cooking is more complex and exciting […]
