Monthly Archives: December 2009

The Joy of Sprouts

I love alfalfa sprouts. Really! I just can’t get enough of them. The problem is, there are not many outlets where you can buy alfalfa sprouts. You can find clover sprouts, radish sprouts and mixed sprouts, but alfalfa is very hard to find. Why do you suppose that is? Well, one reason is that alfalfa […]

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Leftovers 101

It has been said that I am the leftover queen. I have to tell you that I am only living what my mother taught me. How do you take a bunch of leftover stuff and create an entirely new meal that your family will not even know is leftovers and at the same time save […]

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Aromas Part II

After I finished yesterday’s blog about cooking aromas, my husband reminded me about the fact that all aromas are not savory. Especially at this time of year, we are hit with a plethora of sweet aromas. There is nothing that reminds me more of Thanksgiving and Christmas than the smell of candy being made in […]

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Aromas Galore

There is nothing that says yummy better than tasty aromas wafting from the kitchen. Even when you are less than hungry a delightful aroma can cause your mouth to start watering. Take garlic for instance, one of the most aromatic of all ingredients. If you are expecting company for dinner try this trick to get […]

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