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Hot and Sour Soup; wee rant on words; weekly menu plan

Hot and Sour Soup; wee rant on words; weekly menu plan

Warning: Strong opinion to follow - read at your own risk.More words on words.What is the word (or almost word)…

Katie Zeller
Feb 2011
Intermediate
2 votes
1649 views
Zucchini Noodles with Cherry Tomatoes, the Spiralizer

Zucchini Noodles with Cherry Tomatoes, the Spiralizer

I said I was going to and I did.I bought a spiralizer.For those of you who do not know, a spiralizer is a…

Katie Zeller
Jul 2015
Intermediate
2 votes
3913 views
Leg of Lamb with Garlic and Rosemary; mon jardin

Leg of Lamb with Garlic and Rosemary; mon jardin

I've decided to ignore the rabbits and plant my garden.I'll take reasonable precautions, such as repair the…

Katie Zeller
Apr 2010
Intermediate
1 vote
908 views
Stuffed Baby Zucchini; Foiled by Minitel; Weekly Menu

Stuffed Baby Zucchini; Foiled by Minitel; Weekly Menu

Every time I think I am moving forward something happens to make me realize that, if I'm moving forward, it's…

Katie Zeller
Jul 2010
Intermediate
1 vote
486 views
Garden Tomato Soup…. a tomato glut

Garden Tomato Soup…. a tomato glut

With a counter full of tomatoes and a freezer packed full of everything from last summer I had a problem.We…

Katie Zeller
Oct 2014
Intermediate
1 vote
432 views
Warm Savoy Cabbage and Leek Salad; aging furry friends, the Weekly Menu

Warm Savoy Cabbage and Leek Salad; aging furry friends, the Weekly Menu

Sedi, our little German Shepherd suffers from occasional (daily)…

Katie Zeller
Dec 2009
Intermediate
2 votes
1594 views
Cornish Hens with Herbs Sauce; Herbs 101

Cornish Hens with Herbs Sauce; Herbs 101

Herbs and spices.They define cuisines, make meals memorable and take dishes from the boring to the sublime.Most…

Katie Zeller
Jan 2011
Intermediate
1 vote
467 views
Poached Egg with Polenta, Green Garlic and Asparagus; an Award

Poached Egg with Polenta, Green Garlic and Asparagus; an Award

The rules (there are always rules) are simple: Tell seven things about yourself and then pass the award on to…

Katie Zeller
Apr 2010
Intermediate
1 vote
1266 views
Spicy Turkey with Peas and Peppers; How does one know?

Spicy Turkey with Peas and Peppers; How does one know?

How does one know when it's time?I've been a dog owner for all of my adult life, usually with two big dogs.I've…

Katie Zeller
May 2010
Intermediate
1 vote
739 views
Baked Tomatoes with Ham and Egg; raw milk machine

Baked Tomatoes with Ham and Egg; raw milk machine

Taking a picture of an empty cornfield isn't very interesting....But, this wheat field that borders our…

Katie Zeller
Jun 2010
Intermediate
1 vote
930 views
Brussels Sprouts, Red Pepper Stir Fry, a tree and a Rembrandt

Brussels Sprouts, Red Pepper Stir Fry, a tree and a Rembrandt

Are you a fan of Brussels sprouts?We love them… In all sorts of waysIt seems that most people who don’t have…

Katie Zeller
Feb 2014
Intermediate
1 vote
401 views
Pasta with Med. Meat Sauce; Sandwich from hell

Pasta with Med. Meat Sauce; Sandwich from hell

Memories of the sandwich of horror.When I told the story last week about my brother eating a cold, soggy…

Katie Zeller
Feb 2010
Intermediate
1 vote
1023 views
Barbecued Ginger Rosemary Pork Loin; the update

Barbecued Ginger Rosemary Pork Loin; the update

I'm sitting here, very quietly, at my desk, head down, trying to be be as inconspicuous as possible.Today is…

Katie Zeller
Jul 2010
Intermediate
1 vote
1218 views
French Potato Salad, summer festivals

French Potato Salad, summer festivals

This completes our cold dinner menu: Melon with Dry-cured Ham (no recipe required), Salmon Chaud-Froid, Green…

Katie Zeller
Aug 2013
Intermediate
1 vote
620 views
White Zucchini with Tomatoes, Basil and Feta, tilting and torture in the village

White Zucchini with Tomatoes, Basil and Feta, tilting and torture in the village

I love it when the potager starts to come together!I’m finally getting…

Katie Zeller
Aug 2013
Intermediate
1 vote
458 views