“There are many parts of our lives that we have little or no control over: our bosses dictate pressures from work, our family’s troubles appear beyond reason or solution, and world chaos always looms over our heads. But there are two parts of our lives we can regulate 100% […]
Easy-Sneezy Chili
“The discovery of a new dish does more for human happiness than the discovery of a star.”
—Brillat-Savarin
I discovered this unbelievably easy chili recipe years ago; it’s been a family favorite ever since. If you haven’t tried lentils in your chili yet […]
Bean Salad Sandwich
This was one of the first vegan recipes that Tom and I tried on our Grand August 2009 Experiment. It’s called “Mock Tuna Salad“, but I think you should call a bean a bean! Plus I listened to Rachel Ray the other day and used an idea of hers to ratchet this recipe up a…
Delicata Squash Soup
I’m sharing just in time for Winter squashes. From garden to table in no time! I use Delicata squash for this soup as it has a built-in “buttery brown sugar” taste to it, but you can use any smaller Winter squash. Plus, I just happened to have one growing in my garden…!
Whole Wheat Pita Breads
I read recipes the way I read science fiction: I get to the end and I think,
“Well that’s not gonna’ happen.” —unknown I remember being out of college and wanting to make my first loaf of bread. I chose Joy Of Cooking, and started reading: “…behold one of the great dramas of the kitchen […]
Dried Cranberry Chapatis
I wish I hadn’t sold my electric tortilla press! I knew this recipe could be made by hand, rolling the chapatis with a rolling pin. But it was difficult to get them as thin, or as round, as the press can. But they taste just as good! (My son called mine “artisan”.) After we discovered…
Cashew-Cookie CarolBars
We buy and love eating Larabars, “The Original Fruit And Nut Food Bar”. Tom can carry one in his golf bag. I, on the other hand, love them with a cup of tea in the afternoon. I also carry them with me in the car in case I get too hungry while doing errands. I…
An Easy And Authentic Marinara
I was lucky to have a neighbor’s mom, Kay, share her delicious marinara recipe years ago. When she was younger, she had lived next to a young woman from Italy who had shared her recipe. I don’t think it could be any more delicious or simple. I’m happy to pass it on.