Here is another great dish from our sister and guest blogger, the OGG, Theresa. What a great way to repurpose that Easter ham bone! Tired of the usual ham bone leftovers and after a long trip to freezing Colorado, – I was craving soup tonight. This one is just spicy enough to clear the sinuses … Continue reading
Now that you’ve nearly digested your Easter feast(s) and sworn yourselves to go on that bathing suit diet (I call it “second Lent”), here are some more great recipes in the Local Happenings Magazine to get you through Memorial Day and the rest of the grillin’ season. Happy Easter! CPM Continue reading
This colorful and yummy side dish is really easy to prepare and gorgeous to look at. Pan searing the vegetables before putting them in the oven really brings out the natural flavor of the ingredients. A big thanks to the Berkeley Bowl in Berkeley, CA for always having the most gorgeous organic produce at a … Continue reading
Want to look like a rock star at your next gathering? These delectable dessert cups are simple to throw together, quick to cook and will take whatever dessert you put in them to the next level. If you don’t like coconut, you could always switch it up and use slivered almonds, graham cracker crumb, chocolate … Continue reading
We’ve all taken a trip or two through the local supermarket meat department. Scores of different meat choices, freshly packaged and ready for purchase. But with so many choices available, most Americans tend to eat the same three meats – beef, pork or chicken, usually gravitating toward only a couple of different cuts of each … Continue reading
Easter is just around the corner and millions of people will be taking to the local mega marts for gobs of eggs and egg dying kits. But what about those of us who almost exclusively eat brown eggs? Can they still be colored just as beautifully? To find the answer we started with our usual … Continue reading
Cornish game hens have long been one of my favorite fowl. They are small, tender and always seem to present nicely. This recipe is inspired from a friend (“B”) I attended college with in Oakland. Over the years I’ve replaced a lot of the original ingredients, but the song pretty much remains the same (please … Continue reading
Looking for a quick, hearty, breakfast on the go for your family that takes less time to prepare than driving to the “McPlace”, for half the price? Look no further. You can save even more time by cooking the sausage patties ahead then freezing and reheating them. Sausage Egg and Cheese Breakfast Sandwich 1 log … Continue reading
This week Amelia brought me a whole pot of her awesome Chicken Tortilla Soup. It’s not even my birthday! We ate a good bit of the soup by itself but the leftovers made great dishes in their own rite. Assuming you actually have any leftovers, these nachos make a filling meal and are easy to … Continue reading
One of the things I’ve always liked about going out to breakfast is the diner style shredded hash browns. It’s taken me a while to figure out all the secrets to making those same hash brown at home and, over the years, I’ve received my fair share of funny looks from breakfast cooks as I stared them … Continue reading
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