Something is wrong with the clock. You can hear it ticking like normal when all is quiet. The hands move at their regular pace. Each tick marks a passing second. Then a lapse in time occurs and suddenly a few hours have disappeared. It seems to happen more often these days. Perhaps Father Time is […]
Thai Sticky Rice
Basic, simple, plain, ordinary – those are words to describe one of the most common foods around the world. Rice, or to be more specific, long-grain white rice is a part of everyday meals consumed by millions of people. Grocery store shelves are stocked with regular, quick-cooking, and instant versions. I have to admit white rice […]
Pasta with Swiss Chard and Corn
Autumn is a time for leafy greens. They flourish in cooler temperatures. Markets are filled with all shapes, sizes, and colors. Kale, collards, arugula, spinach, and cabbage range in color from light green to dark purple. Ornamental varieties make a stunning addition to a landscape. Any of the cooking varieties are packed full of nutrients. […]
Black Rice with Butternut Squash
My pantry was in need of an inventory. It had become filled with multitudes of items and essentials were almost depleted. I counted eleven different pastas, five types of dried beans, three types of grains, and nine types of vinegar. Olive oil, flour, and sugar were almost empty. The next trip to Walmart needed a better list […]
Bacon Spinach Pasta for #SundaySupper
A gentle breeze blows as I am mowing the lawn. It’s a pleasant and sunny day with a bright blue sky. Leaves are dotted around the yard. Each pass with the mower cleans up what has fallen although only for a few moments. More leaves float down and dance in the wind. Specks of yellow […]
Pastina With Egg
A little seed was planted over a year ago. It wasn’t placed in the earth. It was a seed of inspiration that came from a conversation. A discussion of breakfast foods with my friend Terry brought to light something I never heard of before. Curiosity kept it cataloged in my mind and was filed along […]