Stuffed Bread I love dishes which lend themselves to being served any time of day, and hours after they have been prepared; as well as offering flexibility with ingredients. Stuffed bread is something I “invented” out of desperation and poverty, in my very early twenties; long before I had ever heard of a...
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“This is living this is Marriott Motor Hotels” Cheese Cake This is not about the recipes, rather about the fact someone, while staying at hotel, decided to spend at least a few minutes of their time writing down a recipe for Chocolate Cake and for Cheese Cake; neither item very exotic or complicated, though...
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Artichoke, Spinach, and Bacon Sauté Over Pasta This is a very full flavored dish which can be served hot or at room temperature, a great addition to any brunch or pot luck. Ingredients: 3-5 slices of Bacon 1 medium Onion, finely diced 2 teaspoons of Garlic 2-4 tablespoons of Olive Oil 1...
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Pot Roast I love happy memory foods; in fact I think so much of what we make, for those we love is about creating or re-living happy memories. My mother made the best pot roast, I have ever eaten, a large roast was often a financial sacrifice so it might be a...
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Panettone My first trip to Italy was during the winter. We had spent Christmas in Paris, and then took a train south, where I first encountered the glorious Panettone. We were traveling with a ham – yes a ham; in Spain we had purchased an entire Serrano ham, and had eaten ham...
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My Mexican Hot Chocolate – Atole I have many fond memories of Mexican hot chocolate and atole. The first time I drank it was in Chihuahua, Mexico. We were on a road trip, of sorts. My Father had a string of revival meetings in Mexico, he was traveling with his worship leader,...
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Louis Lunch And a Better Option — A Patty Melt There is something very satisfying about a great hamburger! Thus, when we had the opportunity to try a burger, at Louis Lunch, we could not resist. Established in 1895, Louis Lunch claims to be the home of the original hamburger, that all American...
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Guacamole With a plethora of avocados (http://thatisallfornow.com/?p=8219) what else could I do but make guacamole – well avocado salads, stuffed avocados, cream of avocado soup, chicken-tortilla soup, avocado enhanced sandwiches – alright, there are countless things one can do with avocados, but guacamole is certainly one of the most delicious ways to enjoy...
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Okra (Quimbombó) My Mother used to talk about an okra plant she had in Puerto Rico, which daily produced enough pods for her lunch; she loved it, as do I. There are numerous ways which I prepare okra, and I even eat it raw; however, one of my favorite recipes is a variation...
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Barbeque If you find yourself hungry around Saint Augustine, Florida, by all means look for this pink pig! The first time we ate at Smokin’ D’s, we stood by the truck and used the flatbed for our table, the food was absolutely delicious. Over the years, when driving south, we have often returned...
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