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Is Yours a Potatoes or Rice Family?
Did you grow up in a rice or a potato household? Mine was definitely potatoes. In the 1950s Midwest, it was likely an inherited generational and cultural decision. The local Scandinavians who settled in the area in the late 19th…
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The Wide World of Curry
When most Americans think of Indian food, they usually think of well-known curry dishes such the chicken tikka masala pictured above – rich, creamy sauces, a variety of spices, served with naan bread. But in Britain, curries come in countless…
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Easy Dinners for Burnt-Out Cooks
From your email, please click on the title to view the photos and comment online. On the Website, you can read past blogs, search for recipes, and browse. This is the time of year when many cooks are feeling…
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Making Good Food the Second Time Around
From your email, please click on the title to view the photos and comment online. A good friend inspired me to consider the lowly leftover. She wanted to apprise me of a Depression-era meal that was associated mostly with New…
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Simple and Quick Go-To Recipes
I’m guessing that many of us are feeling a little burned out on cooking, and there are evenings when we just want an easy menu that will satisfy the family. I’ve felt that way more than once over the past…