The meat staples in my freezer are chicken thighs, a whole chicken, bone-in pork chops, beef tenderloins and ground beef. Add a vegetarian dinner and a fish night and that’s pretty much our weekly protein load. When it comes to ground beef I pretty much cycle through meatballs, tacos, meatloaf and burgers. All of whichContinue reading “Ground Beef Stroganov”
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Feeding a Crowd
I have been on vacation. I stayed in a dear friend’s very comfortable guest room for the better part of a week. On the nights I was not in her guest room we were sharing a room at Beaver Creek where we went skiing for two days and did no cooking. By the way, ifContinue reading “Feeding a Crowd”
Crock Pot Chronicles (Mijoteuse Chroniques)
I love French food. My very first introduction to fine dining outside of my home was at a French Michelin starred restaurant that Cincinnati, Ohio was just randomly lucky to have. My parents took me there for some big celebrations and I had a few memorable dates and dinners at La Maisonette without my parents.Continue reading “Crock Pot Chronicles (Mijoteuse Chroniques)”
Sunday Dinner
This time of year makes me want comfort food–warm, mushy, savory foods that cook low and slow and fill my house with good smells. I thought it would be different living in Florida–I pictured us grilling fish a lot and dining al fresco. Turns out, cold is relative. When it was snowy and in theContinue reading “Sunday Dinner”
Monday Mac & Cheese
The first Monday of the New Year. Jeff back at work, Sawyer back in Arizona for school and my new chapter as a homemaker begins in earnest. So we might as kick things off with a bang! In the spirit of the South and the fried foods we have been enjoying in our new POWERContinue reading “Monday Mac & Cheese”
New Year’s Eve–2020 is almost over!
Stay in or go out? I have been in both camps before–dress up and party like its 1999 or stay home with my dogs in bed by 10 PM. I enjoy both. When we lived in CO we had very fun neighbor friends who loved to entertain and their annual NYE party was our thingContinue reading “New Year’s Eve–2020 is almost over!”
The Casa Kitchen
December 30, 2020 I had a blog about food for a minute a few years ago and had a small but loyal following. Thank you Iris, I love you. Its the end of 2020 and I am reflecting on what I value and am thankful for–and food is at the top of that list. IContinue reading “The Casa Kitchen”
The Casa Kitchen 