I've been revisiting Janis Joplin lately, listening to her albums with Big Brother and the Holding Company and her one and only solo album, "Pearl." "Pearl" was one of my first CDs. I was instantly drawn to the music on the first listen. I was in my late teens and in the thick of my… Continue reading Ode to Janis
Mexican cuisine is one of my faves because it's very high on the savory quotient, and certain dishes are relatively easy to cook at home. I haven't made quesadillas in a long time, and I was inspired to cook them for a weeknight meal. A note on serving: There's more than one way to dish… Continue reading Ground Chicken Quesadillas
I got the idea for a pork roast from Better Homes and Gardens. They recommend cooking pork shoulder in the oven for a few hours until tender, then shredding the meat and using it in various dishes. I enjoyed cooking this roast on Sunday. We made carnitas with it for dinner, and there was plenty… Continue reading Oven-Roasted Pork Shoulder
I collected and dried out more papaya seeds for our gardener to plant several months ago, and the saplings are coming up. It's a wonder to see: a visual reminder of natural growth. This morning, I noticed one sapling in particular. Our gardener had moved it to a new location on my request. He told… Continue reading Life Lessons with: Papaya
I tried my hand at making risotto with white rice for the first time a couple weeks ago, and I loved the richness of the dish, thanks to the butter and parm. Ingredients: 3-5 tbsp. butter 1/2 head of garlic, minced 1.5 cups short-grain white rice 1 cup white wine 5-6 cups water 10 medium/large… Continue reading Risotto with Shrimp
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