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what i cook When is inspired from Bon Appétit executive editor Sonia Choppa in July 2021. Her list of five are the inspiration seeds. What to Cook when you don’t wanna cook. There it is. Trying for big flavor with little time. What is the […]
The recipe of the day is roasted Rhubarb Cobbler and burnt pork ends Today’s note comes from the Denver Post 2021-04-28. ‘What I had learned from my parents’ from Bill St. John – caught my eye. I guess that is the spark for writing. What […]
Trader Joe has stalks of Brussel Sprouts. Love it!. the card says roast it on the stalk.. taking roasted vegies to the next.
This year, I am going into high school. This is a very exciting time for me, even though we are confined to virtual learning in the midst of this pandemic. This summer, as an introduction to the school, several summer courses were offered. One of […]
At home the Brunch adds light to a quiet Sunday. Todays fancy is Black Berry Blitzes, apple wood smoked breakfast sausage and crust less quiche.
The only resolution I have is to have a better year. 2020 hindsight it is easy to look back. Bringing in the New Year the top 10 from RMNews food stories is a good summary of the year.
The TOP 5 are listed. The story is the sense that the local restaurants that serves our community… has been served a last call.
#1 PANIC on March 23rd as the Mayor closes liquor stores as being ‘Non essential”.
#2 Gov. Polis closes bars again after amid rising coronavirus cases – just a week and a half after businesses were given the go ahead to welcome back customers inside. Bars that dont serve food have remained closed.
#3 As restaurants began to reopen after memorial day, it is apparent which ones will remain closed. Fast food operations stay open. Restaurant that are too small to manage re-opening under new guidelines were not coming back.
#4 Last Call Changed again to 8pm. Just in time for the holidays.
#5 Denver Restaurants that have closed permanently during the corona pandemic on the obituary list. Market 42 years, Racines 35 years, Rialto Cafe 23 years, Zaidy’s 23 years.
Roasted vegies for Christmas dinner this year is raised up a notch from Trader joe’s. TJ’s thought is to roast the whole stalk. A simple idea became a fun part of the stay safe at home holiday celebration. Sprouts are salt, peppered, maple syrup and […]
The tradition started early in my academic carrier – where my mentors and teachers spread good cheer. As we look forward to 2021′ we just need a few positive traditions to set us in our path forward.
Aunty Drucilla’s Christmas dinner of Roast Beef and Yorkshire pudding is the benchmark of ‘Scotland Stay’ celebrate in place COVID Christmas dinners. 5 veggies and mashed potatoes. An accompaniment to the queens speech and a forward looking – better in 2021. Aunty we look forward to visiting in person soon and not just across the pond from a Zoom Call.
This Thanksgiving is far different from any other we have and probably ever will experience. Though, what better excuse for good food?! This year, I made one of my favorite dishes of all time: Scalloped Potatoes. Everything from the cream, to the butter, and especially […]