Chicken in White Wine with Potatoes

I know it seems as though every day is some National Day. And it is, but not every recipe is inspired by a National Day. Yeah, that revelation might come as a shock to my guys. They swear all we do is try new recipes inspired by National Days.

Continue reading “Chicken in White Wine with Potatoes”

Skip Catholic Friday – It’s National Coq au Vin Day

Welcome to National Coq au Vin Day! Coq au Vin in a French dish of braised chicken; wine, lardons, mushroom and garlic. Coq au Vin has a special place in my heart since it was the first “French” thing I ever cooked for company.

Continue reading “Skip Catholic Friday – It’s National Coq au Vin Day”

National Poultry Day and Game Hens Coq au Vin

Depending upon which of the various “National” Calendars you subscribe to, today is National Oatmeal Cookie Day, National Chocolate Caramel Day, National Let’s Laugh Day, Certified Nurses Day and World Social Work Day. Considering today is cradled neatly mid-way into the Lenten Season, the idea of Social Work Day appeals to me. But that’s a subject for another time.

Continue reading “National Poultry Day and Game Hens Coq au Vin”