The history of ratatouille has it’s origins in France (in Provence & Nice) & was peasant food due to the availability of vegetables out of the garden. It means “stirred up” or “mixed up” essentially. Traditionally it was often more stew-like & is still very practical & affordable to make. The way we arrange the…
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Chile Verde Chicken Street Tacos (Instant Pot)
So, I really don’t have a lot of extra to say about tacos today — I mean TACOS ARE LOVE, right?? I just want to share a great recipe that I through together recently. We love Mexican food of all kinds. G.R. tends to go a little more TexMex & I tend more towards authentic…
My One & Only Banana Bread
Chefs are notoriously known for never making something the same way twice. There’s the constant search for a new recipe, or the persistent tweaking to perfect the way to make [________] better, is a “thing” we are very guilty of. I know that I am often thinking of a new way I could make something…
Soy-Lime Grilled Flank Steak
I LOVE grilled steak. Generally speaking we will pick a rib eye (bone-in if they have it) for traditional steak dinner. That said, I choose flank (or skirt) just as often because it is so diverse & flavorful! This one recipe marinates only about 1-4 hours. You could marinate it over night, but I would…
How to Stock Your Tiny Kitchen & Cook Happily Ever After
I am guessing that more than one of you may have wondered how small IS an RV kitchen & how do I make that work? Did I have to get rid of all my favorite kitchen appliances, tools & gadgets? Can I store more than two plates, cups & forks? You will have to go…
Classic Wedge Salad
Do you ever stop to think why ‘the classics’ are classic? I did just that while eating a salad the other day. Whether it’s clothing, music or food, the word ‘classic’ can usually be exchanged for timeless. There are some things that just stand the test of time – like the quintessential little black dress…
Why Farm-to-Table Even Matters
The Farm is Where MY Love for Cooking Started The farm is where (real) food starts, just as a matter of pure fact. Whether small or large, private or corporate, it takes a farm to grow a vegetable, to raise a pig & even to get that gallon of milk. When I was growing up,…