October 27, 2022
These adorable little stuffed bell peppers wanted to say “hi.” They began, like many cooking endeavors do, walking past my favorite Turkish produce spot on the way home from the subway. I saw that special bags of, I presume, older peppers were just two bucks. I knew these bright orange Read more…
January 8, 2022
Here it is! The season’s first chili. I look forward to the seasonal appropriate dish all year. The Vegetables Roasted tomatoes and tons of peppers The Vegetables 1 white onion, diced 4 cloves of garlic, chopped 4 ounce can chopped green chile peppers, drained About 2 cups of peppers or Read more…
August 9, 2021
One final breakfast at the end of my Long Island excursion… an easy, foolproof delicious vegan breakfast entree at the Lindenhurst Diner. Their all-vegan menu allows weary travelers like me to get a fuss-proof and fantastic meal. The diner is the best of eateries… unpretentious, expansive menu variety and always-attentive Read more…
January 12, 2021
I look forward to making chili every winter. And despite having several linked recipes through my many years of blogging about making chili, each year I sniff around the w.w.w. thinking that a new magical chili recipe exists. To end this misguided annual hunt, I am posting the general chili-making Read more…
August 17, 2020
After having spent 2 days munching on my road snacks, nary an eatery in sight, Moab’s Desert Bistro was going to be a splurge. And what a place to finally get some sustenance… Name two things I love about this pictures below. (Print upside down on the last page: 1) Read more…
February 8, 2016
I enjoy a reason to cook all day. Not only does the Super Bowl offer that opportunity, it allows the menu to be gluttonous finger foods. This year I also took the opportunity to do some pantry turnover. I based my menu on what had spent too much time in Read more…
January 31, 2016
So the temperature is going in the 50’s this coming week… and last week’s blizzard is receding steadily exposing the backyard. But it’s winter. Before Spring, I need more chili. I used Contrary Cook’s recipe. Red, yellow, and orange bell peppers, onions, red and orange sweet peppers: Add the cumin, chipotle, Read more…
February 17, 2015
In these frigid days and nights, a coveted sunspot is boardwalk real estate. To Frankenstein, a concentrated dose of sun is well worth a bit of awkward positioning. It’s chili weather once again! These cold days have me craving a big bowl of hearty chili with a nice kick of heat. Read more…
January 1, 2015
On a beautiful New Years Day 2015, Fluff watched and wondered why we packed up towels, swim caps and a change of clothes. She wondered why I was walking about in my robe, thermal socks and water booties. Starting 2015 off with a splash, we were heading to Coney Island Read more…
October 19, 2013
We recently visited the Jersey Shore, by accident really. Our fumbly roadtrip had us arriving at Kaya’s Kitchen, Belmar’s down-home vegan eatery, in the awkward span of time between the old lunch lull and prior to the start of the dinner menu–which is unfortunate, as I had my heart set Read more…
May 8, 2013
The Electrician made me a garden! I planted transplants because I’m not cool enough to sow seeds (yet). In the ground: arugula, red bell pepper, plum tomatoes, eggplant, Brussels sprouts, broccoli and basil. My grandmother’s garden gnome is finally back on duty. In other plant news: Addy loving the cat Read more…
March 27, 2013
After sleeping in, I was ready for breakfast at Ria’s Bluebird, a bustling all-day breakfast spot in downtown Atlanta’s Grant Park. I meant to get there sooner but my pitch-black hotel room fooled me into sleeping in past 7 a.m… Gasp! [me = early birdy] The place was packed with Read more…