A journey of food and music with family and friends
I would like to think that I am knowledgeable about food, flavors and culinary things that matter. Not that I have been professionally trained in the art of food, but because I love to eat good food. Continue reading “The Reluctant Food Critic”
Persimmon and Walnut Sticky Bread needed to be on my list. This time of year is very busy trying to organize the social calendar around the work schedule. Mix in the family, stir in all the added things that fall on the “to do list” and you will discover your own perfect recipe. Continue reading “Persimmon and Walnut Sticky Bread”
UPDATE 12-17-16
I have had several people taste test the two versions of this pie. There is enough conversation about the differences in the two that I want to try it again. I hope to take the best of the two and merge into a “mo better” pie. I will keep you posted.
In my formative years I grew up in the city. I enjoy the big city excitement. I adore the endless choice of good restaurants varied in their menus, theme and ethnic choices. Continue reading “Persimmon Chess Pie”
Food and travel feed my soul in a unique way. I love learning about the cultural differences and how they impact our lives. Continue reading “Differences”
Waste Not Want Not Series
Leftover Item: 6 cups Bread
As a creative person, I realize that I think about things from a different perspective. Not that my perspective is better, it is just different. Continue reading “A Savory Cake of Bread, Sausage and Cheese”
Waste Not Want Not Series
Leftover Item: Turkey or Chicken
Even on the Gulf Coast this week, it is chilly. In December I typically find myself in a place to brag about our sunshine and temperate winter climate. Continue reading “A Walk on the Chilly Side”
Well, where were you? I would like to say that I was in a Parisian Bistro, drinking a class of champagne when I tried my first taste of a creamy, yet bold Pate. And my handsome dinner companion was someone named Phillipe or Francois with a sexy French accent. I was in a city with an Old World European flair.
Continue reading “Where were you when you tried your first Pate?”
As a mother, I know the challenges of this important job. It is a 24-7 post that will be the center of your life. No certifications, degrees or credentials required to accept this post. And yet, it is the hardest job to do well. I think that all parents at one point or another reflect on the child-rearing days and ponder, what if?
During this time of year, we have reminders for us to appreciate and be grateful. If we are mindful, displaying gratitude is part of our daily practice. It only takes the lost of an item for us to get a gentle or painful reminder depending on the “lost object”.
In Louisiana, it’s called Mirliton. In other parts of the world, it has other names from Chayote squash to christophene, sayote to cho-cho and so on. I believe that Mirliton is an often ignored, item to cook with. Growing up in Louisiana, it appeared on our dinner table occasionally. It is an item, that I cook with regularly whether it is a soup, dressing or stuffed.
