Changing Directions
I can’t eat a lot of the food in this blog anymore. I’ve had type 2 diabetes for over twenty years, which I controlled with diet alone for over ten years, then adding a few drugs that still allowed me … Continue reading Changing Directions
Pork DumplingsāYum š
I guess I waited a long time to try making dumplings, but you can’t find dumpling wrappers in this backward town. I finally ordered them from Amazon, which required express shipping because the post office can’t be trusted anymore (that … Continue reading Pork DumplingsāYum š
Polenta Cornbread
The best cornbread I ever ate. I had to change the dairy ingredient to canned coconut milk, but otherwise this recipe is fantastic. Please visit Shutterbean for the recipe. Adapted from the website: Polenta Cornbread 1 cup canned coconut … Continue reading Polenta Cornbread
š Hawaiian Pizza
I finally had to try Hawaiian pizza because the debate on Twitter made me curious. How bad could pineappleāthe crux of all the argumentsāreally be on a pizza? It seemed to me that it would be lighter than most cheesy/garlicky/greasy … Continue reading š Hawaiian Pizza
First-Time Tamales
I guess I did wait a long time to try my hand at tamalesāI’m 70ābut I have thought about them a lot. I just never did much steaming and that is what kind of kept me away from them, that … Continue reading First-Time Tamales
Fancy Scalloped Potatoes
Who knew that just by putting sliced potatoes on end youād turn an old-fashioned, homey side into the glamorous center of your table. I made these scalloped potatoes with only a few changes: I used red potatoes, sliced with the … Continue reading Fancy Scalloped Potatoes
Venison Barley Stew in the New Slow Cooker
I’m mashing up my recipes for Earthy Venison Stew and Beef Barley Stew, neither of which were cooked in a slow cooker. In my multi-cooker/slow cooker I’ll be able to brown the meat and onion in the cooker before adding … Continue reading Venison Barley Stew in the New Slow Cooker
Update: Kolaches
I saw this recipe on Twitter and I just had to make it: You can use whatever jam you have on hand. https://t.co/n54ZS2K9s2 — Food & Wine (@foodandwine) January 25, 2021 Here is the full recipe for Cherry and Cream … Continue reading Update: Kolaches
Checking Off the Never-Had List
In June, we will have been married 30 years, and we dated for 5 years before that, so it was a real surprise when my husband announced that he never had pineapple upside down cake. How is that even possible? … Continue reading Checking Off the Never-Had List
Updated Pizza Preferences
Once, I actually said “do not use fresh mozzarellaš¤Ŗ.” Ha! Now it’s part of our favorite pizza toppings. Go figure š Our new favorite pizza uses fresh mozzarella, prosciutto, and Parmesan white sauce. I just twist each slice of prosciutto … Continue reading Updated Pizza Preferences
New Electric Gadgets
I finally bought the newer version of the Aroma rice cooker, which has a lot more features and never burns the rice. We do have rice every week, and while I do know how to cook rice on the stove, … Continue reading New Electric Gadgets
New Baking Pans
I’ve renewed a few essential baking pans. I don’t know why they’re all gold, but that seems to be the new non-stick color: Nordic Ware 9 inch square panābecause the 9 x 13 pan makes more cake or brownies than … Continue reading New Baking Pans
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