When I think of anything cooked up in a big cast iron skillet, my mind immediately runs to the South. For a gal born and raised in California, my southern roots run deep. Guess I’m just an Okie at heart.
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When I was quite younger, I dreamed of an Old Fashion Victorian Christmas. The very idea of Plum Pudding and Roasted Goose got my heart to skip a beat. I always thought I was born out of step with my true self and that I was better suited in the past.
It’s been a while since I have shared some quirky sandwich recipe. I don’t know about you, but on cold December days, the last thing I want for lunch is a cold sandwich. On the other hand, I don’t want a big burger either. While a cup of soup would be nice, a grilled sandwich sometimes really hits the spot.
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I’ve said it before, and I will say it again. I love cooking in a crock pot. A little prep, then walk away with hours upon hours of free time. Let’s face it, during the holidays we need all the free time we can find.
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We have reached the Second Sunday of Advent. Today we reflect on a message of peace. To bring about peace in the world, we must first have peace within ourselves. Life will always hold its struggles, dark times and difficult moments. To trust in God is to let go of the pain, the sorrow, the jealousy and anger. For only then will we be at peace.
Today is the Feast of The Immaculate Conception. It is the day that Mary was conceived in her mother’s womb. In Catholic teaching, Mary was the first person born without the stain of original sin. God chose her knowing that she would one day be the Mother of God.
I grew up in the sleepy little hamlet of Florin California, in the shadow of the Golden State’s capital city. Before World War II, Florin was rich in agriculture. Grape vineyards and fields of sweet strawberries stretched out as far as the eye could see. The early settlers that migrated to the area were of European and Asian descent.
When Dublin Coddle went on the menu planner, Hubby gave me a look. He thinks I can’t make plain “American” food. While I can, why? How will you know if you like something if you never give it a try? Besides, some day I’d like to visit Ireland. In the meantime, a trip to the Emerald Isle at the dinner table is always nice.
Today is National Microwave Oven Day. I’m not sure what that means. According to the National Day Calendar, today we are to honor the appliance that changed the way we use our kitchens. Hum, I don’t know about you but mine is on a shelf in the laundry room. Its main purpose is to warm left overs and make popcorn.
Rice-A-Roni, the San Francisco Treat. Rice-A-Roni, the flavor can’t be beat. Would you believe Rice-A-Roni really did start in the Mission District of San Francisco?
Continue reading “Chicken Rice-A-Roni without the Box”When Americans think Prohibition, we think of the 18th Amendment banning the production, transportation, and sale of alcoholic beverages. It is interesting to note that the consumption of alcohol was not prohibited. We think of the 1920s and early 30s, the birth of the Speak Easy, Organized Crime and Rum Runners. However; the movement to ban the evils of drinking began long before the 18th Amendment was ratified.
Are you a fan of soups? We love soups in the winter. Soups for lunch. Soups to start a fantastic supper. Soups for dinner. Some soups are light and refreshing. Other soups are so packed with ingredients they leave you wanting nothing more.
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Another delicious National Day – National Cookie Day! I love the open ended attitude of the day – no particular type of cookie, just a cookie. My favorite cookies are sugar cookies. You can roll sugar cookie dough. You can make cut out cookies, drop cookies, thumbprint cookies. Best of all you can Brûlée the cookie.
One of our family traditions at the Holidays is to see Trans-Siberian Orchestra. If you have the opportunity to see this amazing show, it will take your breath away. Their concerts are an elaborate production of pyro, laser, video and musical talents. Theirs is a Rock Opera in Biblical Proportions.
At long last, we have cold weather here in the valley. I’ve actually needed to break out the sweaters and keep stockings on my feet rather than walk about barefooted. Oh sure, the nights have been a bit chilly, but the days have been down right warm. Tee-shirt weather warm.
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