Category Archives: what’s cooking

3 years ago I tried what was claimed to be the “easiest pizza dough recipe”.  Already intimidated by anything with the ingredient “active dry yeast” I was certain failure would be in my future.  And it was.  Right from the … Continue reading →

There are two types of gardeners – the ones who grow way more than they can possibly eat so they give away much of their harvest and the ones who hoard their yield like it’s made of gold.  We would … Continue reading →

Potatoes, let’s face it, not so fabulous on their own but the options of making them into something fabulous are unlimited.  They are also inexpensive and very filling, what’s not to love about that?  In a hurry we of course … Continue reading →

This may make me the strangest non-meat eater ever but I truly enjoy preparing and cooking carnivorous dishes for my husband.  First of all, he rarely gets to enjoy meat which admittedly leaves me feeling a tad guilty (although I … Continue reading →

Last Christmas I received something that has been on my list for 3 years – a mandoline.  I had no particular plans for it which is probably why it has taken me almost 5 months to take it out of … Continue reading →