Posted in Chicagoland, family, soups on Nov 6th, 2009
Why does this post merit repeat viewing? First, we’re now fully immersed in fall, and all the red and gold and chilly, early nights send me straight to the soup pot. Next, it’s almost a year since my dad passed away. When a blog-world acquaintance’s father recently died, the generously shared details of her loss [...]
Posted in cheese, eggs, leftover love on Oct 14th, 2009
I love leftovers, but I do not like the word leftovers. Three honeyed carrots, one slice of salmon or half a chicken, leftovers are the backbone of many meals and the fridge light of my life. I do not think of leftovers in negative terms, as in, all leftovers must go. Because there’s no bit [...]
Posted in Chicagoland, family, recipes on Dec 18th, 2008
When a person is down – in general, in trouble, or in mourning – friends say things like “take care of yourself,” and by all means I agree, take care. But how? Some friends say this in summary, a tag line at the door. Wearing winter coats and tying on scarves, they hold you by [...]
Posted in recipes on Feb 6th, 2008
I love quiche, and there’s nothing anyone can do about it. I don’t care if it’s a cliche. I do not care that it’s a 70′s punchline, a cardiologist’s nightmare, or a punster’s dream (see my title). It has been my pal in the kitchen and on the plate for a long time. One of [...]
