For six years the Chief and I lived in Utah. During that time my mom moved from Nebraska and joined us living in the Salt Lake City valley. I say “valley” because the area is bordered by The Great Salt Lake on the north, the Oquirrh mountains on the west side and the Uinta mountains … Read more
Have you ever bought or sold anything on Craigslist? Since July 9, 2007 we have used Craigslist 64 times. Bought some stuff, sold some stuff, gave away stuff, well you get the idea. Recently we sold some extra glass blocks left over from our guest cabin remodel. I corresponded with the Craigslist buyer a couple … Read more
Oh my word it is already Tuesdays With Dorie: Baking With Julia again! This week’s recipe is a Berry Galette. Here I go again … what is a galette? I realize that many of my fellow TWD bakers have made galette and know exactly what it is. Me – not so much. You may recall … Read more
I have heard about black bean brownies for several years. I’ve never had any interest in them at all. I’m not all that fond of chocolate and black beans … well truly, aren’t they meant to be eaten with a plateful of Mexican food? Yes, my black beans shall be served with Chicken Enchilada Casserole … Read more
Last spring my neighbor Gaye was telling me about a squash relish that she makes and serves with pinto beans and cornbread. Growing up in Nebraska my mom would make white navy beans and ham with cornbread, but it wasn’t until I married my Southern-born husband that I actually cooked pinto beans. I was a … Read more
August. My husband, my Chief Culinary Consultant, my talented gardener, my friend and the love of my life. It’s his birthday. In our house that has always meant one thing — CHOCOLATE and lots of it! Black and white – dark chocolate cake and white chocolate tossed with some Bailey’s Irish Cream. The chocolate is … Read more