Category Archives: cooking

Inexpensive, filling, and healthy foods for a cold winter’s day or evening …

Posted on February 17, 2020 by Stella

All suggestions welcome! We all try to cut costs, yet eat a healthy diet. I’ll start out with what I’m eating this week. Since I live alone, what I prepare usually lasts for at least three meals. I made a … Continue reading →

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What desserts are you serving this Thanksgiving day?

Posted on November 20, 2019 by Stella

Several years ago I passed on the job of preparing Thanksgiving desserts (meaning pie) to my daughter and her sons. She told me that this year they are making a traditional pumpkin pie, sour cream apple pie, and my younger … Continue reading →

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Thanksgiving planning and sharing !!

Posted on November 8, 2019 by Stella

Planning for Thanksgiving? I have already ordered a free-range fresh turkey that will be delivered on the Tuesday before the big day, and I plan to roast it in pieces after an overnight dry brine. Here’s the process and recipe … Continue reading →

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GOOD EATS: THE RETURN ðŸŽ‰

Posted on August 22, 2019 by Stella

For those who really liked and miss Alton Brown; well, he’s back! Brand-new episodes of #GoodEatsTheReturn Sundays @ 10|9c AND 10:30|9:30c (that’s right — two new shows every week!)

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More salads – garden bounty!

Posted on August 4, 2019 by Stella

I’m eating a lot more salads these days, mainly because produce is so nice, and my own tomatoes are beginning to yield enough that I have to keep up! Also have jalapeno peppers and cucumbers ripening. I really like any … Continue reading →

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1950’s Food – from family supper to party time

Posted on July 30, 2019 by Stella

A repeat from last year, with one addition: Do you remember ice cream socials? We always had a strawberry and ice cream social at church, featuring ice cream (of course), fresh strawberries, and lots of homemade desserts. The 1950’s was … Continue reading →

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Cool treats in the summertime!

Posted on July 7, 2019 by Stella

What could be better than delicious cold treats when the weather is hot and humid? Doesn’t this look delicious? Here’s the recipe, from King Arthur Flour, Mocha Madness Ice Cream Pie.

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Summer Eating & Grilling – What’s your favorite?

Posted on June 26, 2019 by Stella

To be honest, I’m not much of a griller these days, but I do like grill-type food in the summer, with lots of fruits and vegetables. These are a couple of things that I fix. I really love bison/buffalo burgers. … Continue reading →

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Townsends: Biscuits & Gravy – Where do they come from?

Posted on May 24, 2019 by Stella

If you haven’t ever watched Townsends’ videos about 18th century cooking etc, this is a good one to start with. I pushed the video forward to the biscuit part, because the beginning is about an event from two years ago. … Continue reading →

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Cajun Crawfish Boil & an Étouffée Recipe

Posted on May 9, 2019 by Stella

For critique by our Louisiana friends, one of my favorite YouTube personalities, Emmy, does Cajun!

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