Category Archives: General
Holiday Cocktails: Making Spirits Bright
When the weather outside is frightful, the swish and rattle of spirits, juices, and cracked ice in a cocktail shaker are more musical to my ears than Christmas carols. Or maybe the cold weather has nothing to do with it, … Continue reading
Crunchy Toppings for Salads
Have you tried Fresh Gourmet’s crunchy toppings for salads? My three favorites are the Authentic Wonton Strips, Tri-Color Tortilla Strips, and Lightly Salted Crispy Onions. The Wonton Strips are fabulous for topping an Asian-style salad or coleslaw. Try this Pork … Continue reading
A City Girl Cooks Country (Squash)
What do you cook when you need to quiet a racing mind? It was our first Saturday at the market in a couple weeks owing to travel and family visits, and I had my answer as soon as I saw … Continue reading
Hosting a Holiday Cookie Swap
In December I will be hosting my ninth annual Christmas Cookie Swap, also known as a cookie exchange party. Internet sites dedicated to this topic militantly lay down the law about committing to your cookie in advance so there are … Continue reading
Thankful for Leftovers
Recently a good friend of mine posted this as her Facebook status: “Three days of cleaning, shopping, and cooking for a meal that is over in 15 minutes, which are pretty much the only 15 minutes I’m not on my … Continue reading
Thanksgiving: The Countdown
Start stretching–It’s the Two-Week Countdown. What? Is Thanksgiving really coming up that quickly? Yes, remember it’s right on the tails of Halloween, and Christmas comes up before you can say “turkey and stuffing.” If you’re hosting Thanksgiving, plan now and … Continue reading
A City Girl Cooks Country (Brisket)
Among the rules that govern the headquarters of H’Embree International, as my husband likes to call our homestead, is one very important tenet of running: I finish first. I get it that you can only give a dude two honey-do’s at … Continue reading
Non-Traditional Thanksgiving Side Dishes
If you ask me, Thanksgiving is all about the side dishes. I know some folks look forward to the turkey and gravy. But for me, it’s really all about the array of dishes that come with the meal. Now, as much as … Continue reading
Seven Vegetarian Thanksgiving Side Dishes
Thanksgiving is usually a meal associated with a big, whopping turkey and sides. But what happens if you’re a vegetarian? Often thanksgiving side dishes are made with meat or meat-based sauces to enhance flavor (think bacon on green beans). But … Continue reading
From the Editor
Swine Dining
Cooking from the Carpool Lane