Cherry Bounce
So, it is the weekend, and for once, I have NO PRESSING fires to deal with. I shall perform a minor miracle and relax, enjoying the last few pleasant days …
American, Autumn, Cold, Drink, Liquor, Preservation, Southern
Pumpkin Pancakes
It’s Sunday, the day of leisurely mornings and sumptuous breakfasts, both sweet and savory, accompanied by glorious coffee. I’ve been requested to produce the morning meal, so I should be …
Chili and Cornbread
Another week is complete, with a two-day trip into the city and the attached mad rush to complete the 101 things allocated to this trip. (The list of targets to …
American, Autumn, Cast Iron, Mex-Tex, Slow Cooker, SouthWestern, Stew
Simple Brisket
As the fall and its holidays descend upon us, I am being questioned by various acquaintances on my thoughts on how best to prepare <INSERT FOOD ITEM HERE>and what to …
Autumn, Baked, Cultural-Misappropriation, Jewish, Slow Cook, Slow Cooker, Winter
BAKE THIS! When life gives you apples …
Ah, it’s the first weekend of fall, and all the upstate towns are holding their harvest, founding, apple picking, leaf-peeping and tourist-attracting celebrations. I shall decline to participate in these …
THIS! For your pumpkin spice ….
It is late September, and Pumpkin Spice is assaulting the senses. Maybe we need a different view of pumpkin spice. Like a spicy pumpkin curry, hearty and creamy, with a …
Asian, Autumn, British, Cultural-Misappropriation, Gravy, Indian, Sauce, Thai, Vegetarian, Winter
Lazy Fall Cassoulet
It is the weekend, time to focus on “me” things; there are some lectures on responsible AI, I want to audit, a new idea for a lifter to be used …
Autumn, Bean, Cultural-Misappropriation, French, InstaPot, Slow Cook, Vegetarian
Soup for the Fall, Butternut Curry
As the last days of summer play out, we come to my least favorite day of the year: 9/11. I won’t go into any reasons; it should be apparent. Instead, …
Autumn, Global, Soup, Thai, Vegetarian
Roasted Beet Salad
‘Tis the first of September and Labor Day weekend, and I have slipped my choke chain to escape the droning of the lecturer in my latest online instruction. (If that …
American, Autumn, Baked, British, French, Roast, Salad, Vegetarian
Citrus Ginger Tea
I had so hoped I’d escape my every summer, summer cold. SILLY BOY…. Now that I feel like four of the seven dwarves (Grump, Sleepy, Sneezy, and Dopey), I need …
Autumn, Drink, Global, Spring, Summer, Vegan, Vegetarian, Winter
Korean Spicy Chicken Soup Recipe for a Rejuvenating Meal
Yeah, a week of travel, meetings, events, lunches, dinners, talking to bosses, subordinates, peers, walking, allergies, etc., can burn a person out. It’s time for a bit of a go-to …
Asian, Autumn, Cultural-Misappropriation, Korean, Quick, Soup, Stew
Speedy Thai-Style Vegetable Curry Recipe for Late Summer Harvest
It is late summer, and the various plants in the garden are producing prodigiously. Zucchini and eggplant are overflowing their beds, and they are stalking the neighbor’s tomato plants with …