I think that the manna that the Israelites had in those 40 years of wandering in the desert was none other than pasta. I can’t prove it biblically but think about it. Is there any other bread-like substance that you can eat every day and never tire of it?
See?

This is one of those “Dear Lord what am I cooking tonight?” dishes. The refrigerator was skimpy and so was the pantry. I used to have a regular day for everything…Grocery shop on Monday,clean on Tuesday and Wednesday, day off on Thursday, paperwork and scheduling on Friday…
Please note the words “used to”.

Just before I went into the hospital for my surgery Marx Foods sent me a care package of dried mushrooms and dried peppers to try.

I know my surgery was over a month ago but I am just now beginning to cook a little. It wiped me out.

If you are looking for a relatively quick chicken recipe that is going to make you look like you are ready to compete on Hell’s Kitchen..well look no further. This recipe is so simple, so good, and so quick…it takes less than an hour. The portobellos are sauteed with bacon, onion, and garlic and finished with a bit of balsamic vinegar. They end up with a rich, full flavor and creamy texture that is addictively satisfying.

The chicken breast is covered with a dusting of herbes de provence, to which I added fennel pollen. If you don’t have the fennel pollen …read more

When Marc and I were at Presidio we new an instructor that went out every weekend mushrooming. He must have been pretty good at it, he was only hospitalized once.
When I think of Monterey I think of a lot of fresh foods. I haven’t been back there in over 25 years but back then it had a great small town feel, lots of fresh produce and sea food, and some wonderful memories.
This dish is named Pasta Monterey because it has mushrooms and lots of fresh produce, as well as Monterey Jack cheese. The sauce is …read more

These are so awesome that you will want to bite the screen. Seriously. On a regular basis I participate in the Leftover Queen’s Royal Foodie Joust   even,  if I may be so prideful, winning one.
This month’s ingredients were mushrooms, cheese, and herbs.  I had at first thought of Parmesan and mushroom palmiers, which are something that I love but I wanted something different…unique.  Unusual. Hmmm. I have been fascinated with Beggars’ Purses since I read about them a few years ago but had not taken the time to make them…hmmm..Maybe? I clicked through my mental flavor …read more