Crunchy at Home
Posted by Arwen Mosher in Food on Thursday, March 15, 2012
This is an indulgence, and therefore not particularly Lenten, but I did it last week and I just can’t wait until Easter to share.
Have you ever made homemade potato chips?
My goodness. If you are at all a fan of potatoes and/or fried things, you must try this.
These are not your grocery store’s potato chips. They’re a different breed entirely: with strong potato flavor and exactly as salty and crisp... READ MORE
Summer Taste
Posted by Arwen Mosher in Family on Monday, September 05, 2011
When local corn is in season, I’m always looking for ways to use it. I love corn on the cob, but you can only eat so much of that, you know?
So when I saw that The Pioneer Woman had posted a recipe for grilled corn guacamole, I knew I had to try it.
It’s a simple recipe: some chopping, mashing, a little measuring and stirring, and you’re done. And it was delicious. My husband teased me, but I didn’t... READ MORE
Yum Yam
Posted by Arwen Mosher in Food on Thursday, October 14, 2010
Ahhh, autumn. When the mind turns to thoughts of… sweet potatoes.
Well, my mind does, anyway.
I lived a mostly sweet-potato-less childhood, and it wasn’t until I was in my twenties that I realized how much I like them. My introduction was simple: a baked sweet potato with butter and brown sugar. The warm, sweet, earthy flavor hooked me.
My mom did always make a “yam casserole” at Thanksgiving, but... READ MORE
Bake Those Vegetables!
Posted by Arwen Mosher in Food on Tuesday, July 13, 2010
Summer vegetable season. Yum.
The newest issue of Food & Wine arrived here yesterday. One of the recipes caught my sister’s eye, so for dinner today we tried it.
It’s a keeper. Simple but delicious, and uses vegetables (okay, technically squash and fruit) that are abundant and cheap during the summer months. We tweaked the recipe a little and enjoyed it greatly.
Here it is:
Summer Vegetable Casserole... READ MORE
Fruit Salad Stumped
Posted by Arwen Mosher in Food on Tuesday, June 08, 2010
I like fruit, and I like the idea of fruit salad, but the reality often disappoints me.
The usual process: I cut up fruit and mix it together in a bowl, and then I dig in. It tastes fine. It tastes better than the individual fruits would on their own. But it doesn’t blow me away. I want it to blow me away.
I think I’m missing something. Dressing, perhaps? Or maybe there’s a correct combination of fruits that would create the magical taste I’m looking for.
This summer, I want to get fruit salad right. I’d love to have a recipe so delicious that I can’t wait to make it over and over again.
If you’ve had success with fruit salad, can you help me? I’d appreciate any recipes and/or tips you can give!
Eat It How?
Posted by Arwen Mosher in Food on Friday, March 12, 2010
Back when I had more free time, I loved reading archived columns by Miss Manners online. Much of my own behavior is not “painfully correct” but I enjoyed the etiquette maven’s quick wit and I learned a lot, too.
My favorite pieces of manners trivia are the ones that make me go, “Who knew?” because they’re archaic or contrary to our instincts about what the rules *should* be.
For example, do you know... READ MORE
Eat It How?
Posted by Arwen Mosher in Food on Friday, March 05, 2010
Back when I had more free time, I loved reading archived columns by Miss Manners online. Much of my own behavior is not “painfully correct” but I enjoyed the etiquette maven’s quick wit and I learned a lot, too.
My favorite pieces of manners trivia are the ones that make me go, “Who knew?” because they’re archaic or contrary to our instincts about what the rules *should* be.
For example, do you know... READ MORE
Beans and Rice Recipe
Posted by Arwen Mosher in Food on Wednesday, March 03, 2010
Yesterday when I posted about onions, quite a few of you asked in the comments section for the beans and rice recipe I mentioned.
First of all, I want to point you to this post from two weeks ago, where I shared one recipe I enjoy and many readers contributed other recipes that look delicious. So you should definitely check that out.
Since you asked for it, though, I’ll also share the one-dish beans... READ MORE
Make Your Own Gnocchi
Posted by Arwen Mosher in Food on Wednesday, January 20, 2010
Danielle’s recipe for mashed potato soup looks wonderful, and I’ve bookmarked it to try the next time we need a warm, comforting winter meal. (Soon.) Cheap, easy, and delicious is a trifecta that will draw me to a recipe every time!
But sometimes I like a challenge. Although I usually want meals to be easy to prepare, it can be fun to make slightly more time-consuming dishes, if the work-investment... READ MORE
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