Things to come

I have enjoyed sharing, the foods that I, love with all of you. I hope that you have found something that will make you head straight to the kitchen, grab an apron and go to work. Grabbing an item from “the Dough Bowl” to whip up a recipe, has been enjoyable.  Preparing fresh food and using whole foods requires more effort than opening a box. The results and rewards are so worth it.

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Updated 100 year old Oatmeal Cookie Recipe

This week I received my confirmation from University of South Alabama Archaeology Department that the archaeology dig would occur on Saturday. Mother Nature was cooperating. Months ago, I had signed up as a volunteer to aid USA during their active archaeological project at Old St. Stephens on the Globe Hotel circa 1815-1822.

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What is your favorite childhood food memory? Do they sell it ?

I am sure that everyone has a special “food memory”. You know the one from your childhood. The one item that you long for or maybe dream about.  Or is it just me? In my case, it is more than one food item.

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And you want me to eat that?

I was fortunate to be invited to join Van on a business trip to Sweden. Sweden is a beautiful country and should be added to any travel wish list. The people were very gracious everywhere on our trip. Everyone that I encountered,  understood my Southern. This was important because my Swedish is so good. Nej! (no)

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Food as Art

I am so excited to cook for you this weekend! On the way to the grocery, I suffered through the Heat wave that I found outside. I am to blame. I jinxed us yesterday by commenting on how the heat had moved on. I even went as far as commenting on how pleasant the weather was going to be for September.  Sorry!

The grocery store was packed with all sorts of cooking opportunities. I have settled on a few for my next posts.

Jacked Up Mac N Cheese

Creamy Crawfish on a Bed of Pasta

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The Dough Bowl
The Dough Bowl

 

Paddle now and dine later

My friends in Laguna Beach introduced me to the idea of Stand up paddleboarding or SUP.  Surfing is a part of the community in Laguna.  Patrick is a long time surfer and talented musician. “You can do it.” he said.  I added it to my  list of things to do while visiting he and Sharon in 2014. I never made it to the water. The time slipped away.

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“Hello! Is there anyone in there? Just nod if you can hear me.”

Is there anyone at home? If you’re a Pink Floyd fan, you may recognize the lyrics. The lyrics somehow seemed right for my first, “Shout out”. The dining with Mimi is my attempt to introduce you to my journey of food.

David Gilmour in concert at Hollywood bowl
David Gilmour in concert at Hollywood bowl

I was lucky enough to attend Rattle That Lock Tour by David Gilmour.  I knew the concert would be great. David and his crew delivered an awesome performance.  The concert offered the perfect amount of old and new music. The Rattle That Lock album is an excellent choice for your album collection. Continue reading ““Hello! Is there anyone in there? Just nod if you can hear me.””