I’m reading books set in England to get in the mood for a hoped-for trip in the fall. This passage, from The Murders of Richard III by Elizabeth Peters, made me hungry for breakfast: On a sunny summer morning the … Continue reading →
1. Cabbage is good and cheap all year around. This makes it an especially tasty salad base in the winter when lettuce is expensive and, sometimes, sour. Cabbage is plentiful around St. Patrick’s Day. 2. Cabbage may be the most … Continue reading →
Book: Your Food is Fooling You: How Your Brain is Hijacked by Sugar, Fat, and Salt by David A. Kessler, adapted by Richie Chevat Genre: Nonfiction for teens Publisher: Roaring Brook Press Publication date: 2013 Pages: 173 Source: Library Summary: Your Food … Continue reading →
When I changed focus from France last year to England this year, I assumed I wouldn’t get near as many Weekend Cooking posts from my new obsession. But, I wouldn’t mind being proved wrong. My very first book on the … Continue reading →
As I explained a couple of weeks ago, I’m working to make better use of my grain mill in an occasional series inspired by Trish of Love, Laughter, and a Touch of Insanity called Operation Use My Grain Mill. The first grain (besides … Continue reading →
I’m stealing Trish’s idea from Love, Laughter, and a Touch of Insanity. She did a whole series of useful posts about using her kitchen tools and appliances called Operation Use My…. I want to make better use of my grain … Continue reading →
Before our trip to France, we asked people about their favorite French restaurants in St. Louis and Brasserie by Niche made everyone’s lists. We finally made it there this week, taking Rick’s nephew, Phil, and his fiancée, Gabbi. The dressiness of … Continue reading →
I make up bread puddings on the fly from the breads and other ingredients I have in the house. That’s possible because I have a kind of master recipe in my brain. The problem, of course, with recipes in my … Continue reading →
To celebrate the 12 Days of Christmas from now through Epiphany and to advocate for the idea of reading books to support New Year projects, resolutions, and goals, I’m writing a series of posts with themed book lists for various … Continue reading →
Just in case Applesauce Bread Pudding and Pumpkin Bread Pudding sounded too healthy to fool anyone into thinking they were dessert, this week I went for Chocolate Bread Pudding. This is so rich-tasting that after his first serving, my husband refused … Continue reading →