Golden, succulent sweet corn is one of nature’s gifts. Every summer for a few wonderful weeks it is perfect and abundant. In fact, it’s so abundant that roadside stands pop up every few blocks. Almost every stand is a family business. Every morning at first light, those hard-working folks tromp […]
Hobo potatoes are fantastic on the grill. My brother Stan shares my foodie-ness, and he’s the one who invented this and then shared it with me. Here I Go Again Obsessing Over The Joy Of Fresh Vegetables Seriously though, what could be better than potatoes made like this? Fresh vegetables, […]
Salt and Vinegar Cucumbers start with firm, fresh slicing cucumbers. My absolute favorite is an English cucumber which is sometimes called a “burpless” cucumber. However, almost any good “cuke” will work! Cucumbers Have Been Cultivated For Centuries These glossy green cylinders were first cultivated over 3000 years ago in India […]
The kitchen smells amazing when they’re cooking. Along the way I “check” (sample) more than actually needed to make sure they are cooked just right. I simply can’t help myself. Carrots are nutritious, am I right?
Some nights, when I sense my husband is a little down, I do a quick change up on the menu and make him some scalloped corn!
Asparagus season is here! Grocery stores have huge stacks of fresh asparagus right now. It’s abundant, so it’s cheap! Today is your opportunity to indulge when the quality is at its peak. Yes, the beautiful green stalks are incredibly delicious, but they are a nutritional powerhouse, too! You don’t need […]
Crash hot potatoes are amazing. They are simple and easy to make, but they do require a little time and patience. Once you’ve tasted them, you will quickly realize they are SO WORTH IT! Crash hot potatoes originated in Australia, or at least that’s how the story goes. That fact […]
A potato casserole like the one served at an old school steakhouse in the heart of Nebraska beef country. Who could do it better?
Sauerkraut Casserole Das Ist Gut Ja This is a little story about how I found this incredible sauerkraut casserole recipe. In early October last year, my husband and I had one of our little adventures. They’re usually not much more than a day trip and an overnight but still, a […]
Today I’m gonna tell you about fried apples. When I was just sixteen, my husband took me home to meet the family in his hometown, a tiny farming community of less than 500 hearty souls. I met everyone on both sides of his family that day, but the most memorable […]