Warning: Klutz in the Kitchen

Some klutzy kitchen moves can be avoided. Eliminate the use of knives is one way. Order in is another. But then, if you are prone to spills, drops, blender disasters, there might not be much help for you. Except to spend more time in the kitchen. With practice comes perfection.

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Kitchen Klutzes, Sharp Knives and Taco Tuesday

Some National Days are a hit and miss. Sometimes I acknowledge the day year after year, sometime I dip my toe in the water and never return again. Most National Days I’ll acknowledge once or twice, then move on. Others are of particular interest.

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Kitchen Klutz and Turkey Club Crescent Rollups

As Kitchen Klutzes, we are getting mighty brave. This simple yet oh so delicious Turkey Rollup requires frying up bacon without burning down the house.

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Tip-Toe Through the Kitchen

Do you feel lucky? Want to tempt faith or the gods or the Powers of the Universe? Today is National Kitchen Klutz Day so we’re taking our chances in the kitchen with both a knife and a hand-held electric mixer.

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Smoked Paprika Spanish Chicken

I’ve picked this recipe to share today for two very good reasons. First, with the exception of some slices mushrooms and green onions, there isn’t much in the way of “dangerous” prep work involved. Secondly, Spain has a heavy influence in California cuisine.

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