Not Under the Sea…But Under a Tree A Bit of History: Oyster mushrooms were first cultivated in Germany just after World War I, to supplement the meager food supply. Since that time they have become one of the most widely consumed mushrooms. In the wild, they grow on fallen logs or under rotting tree branches….
Peach Pie Paradox… About the Recipe: Peach Chipotle BBQ Sauce We are always angling for Rob to make homemade pizza dough for dinner. Every weekend, the kids ask for Daddy’s pizzas. We have the execution of pizza night down to a science at my house. I concoct the ideas and prepare all of the toppings,…
Ultimate Comfort Food… About the Recipe: Creamy Roasted Summer Tomato & Eggplant Soup Sometimes, even in the middle of summer, I crave a bowl of comforting, fresh tomato soup. I especially love this Creamy Roasted Tomato Soup on a rainy day or the frequent tropical stormy weather we have in the South! Summer is the…
From A GlassBlower’s Lips… A Bit of History: Risotto a creamy Italian dish is made from short grain arborrio rice, broth or wine, and vegetables. Risotto dishes often contain butter or olive oil and spices, especially saffron, or fresh herbs. However, I like to make risotto with a bit of crunch to it like my…
My kids love my attempts to accurately say tongue twisters. The ones that begin with the letter P are the only ones I can say quickly. I have no hope when it comes to “Sally sells seashells by the seashore.” As I was making stuffed summer vegetables, I could not get the “Peter Piper” tongue…
A Recipe for Roasted Poblano Pepper, Tomatillos & Corn Chowder As most of us know, chowders or chowdah in New England, is a rich, creamy soup usually featuring seafood. A few weeks ago, my husband was craving tortilla soup. I was tired of all my old standby tortilla soup recipes and wanted to try something…
Good Mood Food…Part 1 The Main Dish A Bit of History Beets originated in the Mediterranean region and ancient peoples prized beets for their leafy greens. Despite only growing well during the fall and spring, the Greeks and Romans enjoyed beet leaves so much they invented cultivation methods to grow them year round. People either…
Good Mood Food…Part 2: The Sides About the Recipe: Easy Vegan Tzatziki Sauce Growing up, my dad loved to grill food outside on our deck, especially burgers. In my mind, you cannot serve a burger without the appropriate sides, which for me typically include some kind of sauce, potato, and vegetables. I love the combination…
A Twist on a Summertime Classic A Bit of History: I have to admit that I did not actually know what kind of pepper I was buying while purchasing a can of chipotle peppers in adobo sauce for my Peach Chipotle Espresso BBQ Sauce. Therefore, the time was ripe to do a little research for…
Recipes for Fava Bean Hummus & Cilantro Mint Sauce Mezze simply refers to appetizers or small plates of food that are meant to be shared. It is very common to see mezze listed on Greek and Middle Eastern menus. Sometimes, we even make a meal of mezze at my house. I love setting out a…