Jamie’s Italy
Let me start by saying that when I agreed to review Jamie’s Italy I had no idea who Jamie Oliver is. I presumed he is a celebrity chef on The Food Channel, but my busy schedule allows no time for…
Creamy Shrimp & Tomato Risotto
My wife christened this "The Best Risotto You Have Ever Made". This recipe is courtesy of Chef Patrick Karvis, Executive Chef of the Wild Horse Grill here in Arizona and one of the chef instructors for many of Plate It…
Bread, Try Number 2
Last week's bread-making episode was so successful that I decided to try a pullman loaf. The results were not so good this time. I used the pullman loaf recipe from Charles Van Over's book, The Best Bread Ever, the same…
Cream-Braised Brussels Sprouts
Last week Molly at Orangette posted a really scrumptous-looking recipe for Cream-Braised Brussels Sprouts. I am here to tell you that they were delicious! In fact, they weren't just delicious. I have never had Brussels sprouts taste so good. Molly,…
Counting My Blessings
Friends. I've made some new friends in the blogosphere this year. To you I say: You cannot believe how unbelievably connected you have made me feel. Though I have never met you in person, you are welcome in my house…
My First Bread
I am keeping a promise to myself. Way back during the summer, I promised myself that this winter I would learn to make bread. You see, here in Arizona during the summer the daytime temps hover around 167 and it's…
Trout Poached in Champagne
Yes, I know. It is the wrong time of year to be trying to start eating healthier. We've been trying to eat more fish despite the fact that my wife is not a fish lover. Being a peristant soul (some…
Leek, Mushroom, and Swiss Chard Soup
This is the scond time I have made this soup and I made a few adjustments at my wife's request. It started out here but on the spur of the moment I omitted the cream and the thyme. I am…
Merry Christmas To Me
This is the Viking 7 qt stand mixer that I have been lusting over for some time. A couple of days ago, my wife mentioned that she would be making the Christmas cookies soon and the old hand mixer was…