"Here in the South, we don't hide crazy. We put it on the front porch and give it a sweet tea." unknown author Forget the sweet tea, actually. You won't need sugar if you try this Mixed-Bag Sun Tea. As easy as a summer afternoon, the sun does all the work and creates a mellow… Continue reading Mixed-Bag Sun Tea
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Frozen-Asset Soup
“The most remarkable thing about my mother is that for thirty years she served the family nothing but leftovers. The original meal has never been found.” Calvin Trillin, American writer Looking over my recipe posts, I noticed that many are more about technique than ingredients. That is probably because I cook so much, especially during… Continue reading Frozen-Asset Soup
Fruity Dark Chocolate
“Your hand and your mouth agreed many years ago that, as far as chocolate is concerned, there is no need to involve your brain.” Dave Barry, American humorist There's a health-affirming diet and there's deprivation. I love chocolate too much to ever confuse the two. Here is a recipe my daughters and I particularly love.… Continue reading Fruity Dark Chocolate
On-Vacation Pasta Salad
“No man needs a vacation so much as the man who has just had one.” Elbert Hubbard, American writer/publisher I've tried some fancy things in the kitchen -- not always with success, but I've tried. That said, I've cooked some of our favorite family meals in vacation cabins. You know, the kind of kitchens where… Continue reading On-Vacation Pasta Salad
Money-in-the-bank potatoes
Dinner time seems to be under attack. 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 does not for our household. So, these nights, we wind up eating at 5 p.m. on the… Continue reading Money-in-the-bank potatoes
Nora Edinger -- JOY Journal 