When the mention of a certain food or the aroma of a particular food evokes pleasant memories . . . THAT is a comfort food. The mere mention or smell brings back reminders of pleasurable times, perhaps a memory with friends or family that are no longer with us. I have several comfort foods, warm … Continue reading Banana Bread
Food
Chicken Alfredo
I love to cook -- I believe we established that in an earlier post. It has been difficult to do so, but not impossible. Upon moving in, the existing electric stove worked. Kind of. The two small burners worked, the larger ones did not. The oven worked, but whatever had been burned in it years … Continue reading Chicken Alfredo
Cranberry Chicken
I wish I had an enticing, mouth-watering photo to insert here. . . Alas! I am not a food photographer and I didn't think to take a picture until after we'd eaten the evidence. You're just going to have to take my word for it. The chicken recipe I'm about to share is bomb-diggity one … Continue reading Cranberry Chicken
Eat Like the Locals
"Food is the most primitive form of comfort." ~ Sheilah Graham One of the best and worst thing about being out of town is not knowing where to eat. Chain restaurants While chain restaurants are a safe choice, there's no adventure to it. I got in late last night and ate at the Ruby Tuesday's™ … Continue reading Eat Like the Locals
Comfort measures
"There is nothing like staying at home for real comfort." ~ Jane Austen Today is a stay-at-home kind of day. I don't feel good. I'm coughing, my head is stuffy and I don't really want to see anybody. It's a good day to cook. Roast in the crockpot, creamy cucumber salad chilling in the fridge … Continue reading Comfort measures
Cheese, Bacon and Jalapenos
"People want honest, flavourful food, not some show-off meal that takes days to prepare." -- Ted Allen If you know me . . . If you're reading this blog and you don't know me . . . . You may start to get the idea that I like food. I like to cook. I like … Continue reading Cheese, Bacon and Jalapenos
Fried Chicken Woes and Workarounds
"We all eat, and it would be a sad waste of opportunity to eat badly." -- Anna Thomas I love a batch of crispy, homemade fried chicken. KFC comes close, but it's not the same as homemade (as in I don't want to leave home to go get it.) Unfortunately, I have never been … Continue reading Fried Chicken Woes and Workarounds
Jambalaya on the Front Porch
"Feeding someone is . . .for me, it's a way of showing love, by providing nourishment that comes from my own creativity and craft." -- Susan Wiggs, The Beekeeper's Ball Looking back at the events of last week. . . If I had to choose one moment that really sticks in my mind, it would … Continue reading Jambalaya on the Front Porch
The Road Back Home 