My grandmother held to a few very strong superstitions. I’m not sure why- it didn’t really make sense with her personality. But two of her superstitious maxims have clung to me, no matter how hard I try to shake them. The first is that you should never EVER sleep with your feet towards the door…
lemon rice pudding
I’m always fascinated by the flavors that people are drawn to. I think that there must be a direct correlation between one’s personality and their favorite tastes. When I was three, my mother walked on on me finishing off an entire jar of pepperoncini peppers- I think she might of stopped me before I drank…
amaranth, quinoa, and corn chowder
Lorna Sass has written many cookbooks, but she has one book called Whole Grains Every Day, Every Way. This is an amazing book, and for anyone interested in venturing beyond white rice and wonder bread, this is required reading. I know many people who are interested in cooking with different grains, but there are just…
Saffron and Pea Shoot Risotto
How is everyone’s dinner party planning going? Personally, I’ve managed to stress myself out pretty well- although somehow because I dug the hole myself, it all seems a bit funny. I’ve settled on something of a menu that seems faintly possible, but I’m not sure what I was thinking when I got all excited about…
slow cooker porridge
Okay, for all you gourmands out there, skip this one and check back soon. But for you parents who feel that school mornings might just make you start to scream hysterically one of these days, I’ve got a secret.Do you have a slow cooker? Is it dusty? If you don’t have one, buy one today….
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