“The house smelled musty and damp, and a little sweet, as if it were haunted by the ghosts of long-dead cookies.” Neil Gaiman, British author I once had a friend who was a commercial herb grower. Her gardens were immense, of course, and filled with all sorts of interesting things. What fascinated me most about… Continue reading House-itosis simmering pot
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Edamame salad
“An idealist is one who, on noticing that a rose smells better than a cabbage, concludes that it makes a better soup.” H.L. Mencken, "A Book of Burlesques" Dinnertime can get pretty boring if you don't try new things now and then. Go ahead, do it. Mash up a rutabaga as a side instead of… Continue reading Edamame salad
Money-in-the-bank potatoes
“Look at that moon. Potato weather for sure.” Thornton Wilder, "Our Town" Dinner time seems to be under attack. Warm potatoes. Peppery flakes. Mmmmm. It is amazing how many events we attend throughout the year that devour the hours of 6-8 p.m. A super-late dinner may work in some places in the world, but it… Continue reading Money-in-the-bank potatoes
Build-a-salad
“Eating crappy food isn't a reward -- it's a punishment.” Drew Carey, American comedian Real, whole food. So easy. So pretty. So nourishing to body and soul. When it was just my husband and I, and we were both working more than full time, it was tough to get dinner on the table. By the… Continue reading Build-a-salad
Savory-swirl pumpkin soup
“Like all magnificent things, it's very simple.” Natalie Babbit, "Tuck Everlasting" Americans do odd things with pumpkins this time of year. Turquoise. Fine for soup bowls, not for soup. The orange speaks for itself, does it not? Normally, I am a rather mild mannered person. But, when I pass a porch displaying a pumpkin that… Continue reading Savory-swirl pumpkin soup
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