Recipes
Sourdough and celestial wonderings
I haven’t much to say this post. Only to remind you that the moon is full and bright in the sky. I witnessed it this morning as it disappeared into the mirage of the sun’s sky. The scientist in me discards it as a normal celestial occurrence while the dreamer in me sees it as […]
Food for Thought
Do not use power to suppress opinions you think pernicious, for if you do the opinions will suppress you. – Bertrand Russell It’s important to listen and think critically about opinions of others. It is easy to become defensive or dismissive when presented with opposition or an opinion on a topic that is different from […]
Full Blue Moon Reflection
Often we forgot to be patient but the garden reminds us that some things you cannot rush and the best things are always worth waiting for. I can vouch for that as I just pulled my first eggplant from the garden this morning. It was such an exciting surprise to find a nice ripe eggplant […]
Aunt Barb – In Loving Memory
“How do you spell ‘love’?” – Piglet “You don’t spell it…you feel it.” – Pooh’ A.A. Miln It’s been an entire moon phase since I started this journey and 5 years to the day since I lost my Aunt Barb to cancer. A loving wife, mom, aunt, sister, daughter and friend; she wore many hats and touched the lives […]
Beer Braised Short Ribs
“I am thankful for the mess after a party because it means I have been surrounded by friends.” – Nancie J. Carmody Beer and beef. What’s not to love? This is a favorite go to for me when entertaining; a sure crowd pleaser with the meat lovers. A super simple dish with minimal prep, it allows […]
Lamb Marchand de Vin
A slight twist on Steak Marchand de Vin, I used lamb loin chops in the place of steak. This dish is the perfect week night pick: simple to make, tastes divine (what dish made with wine doesn’t?) and is on your plate in 30 min! The key step is reducing the wine to a glaze […]
