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 […]
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 […]
Well, here it is November already and I have once again set aside holiday thinking until it is certain I will be stressed out and behind by the time Thanksgiving rolls around. I am very proud of myself in one thing though, because I did get the “Harvest” decorations out before the end of September. […]
There is a beautiful thing that happens when friends and family rally together for a common cause. There is power in numbers but even more power in that unmistakable thing we call Aloha when we share our heart and resources with others to see them through challenging times. One of the ways we can share […]
There is nothing more satisfying than a meal that warms the cockles of your heart. Some things that come to mind are Toasted Cheese Sandwiches and Tomato Soup, Avocado Tacos with Alfalfa Sprouts or Shoyu Chicken with Brown Sweet Rice. These things conjure up a pleasantry in my mind that is difficult to describe with […]
Here’s a tip for all those out there that love to shop at Costco (or other bulk stores) but you don’t like to keep lugging those big bottles out of the cupboard. Let’s take the example of Canola Oil. The gallon jug at Costco is just so much less per ounce than going to Safeway […]
How is it that some people can cook up a storm but when you are invited to their place for dinner it is somehow “without”? Then you visit someone else that doesn’t have any great culinary skills but when you sit down to the meal everything is somehow perfect. What really makes the difference? In […]
Here’s where the fun comes in. You can do as little or as much in this category as you have needs desires and space. This is all about perishable foods. This includes what you store in the fridge and the freezer – Dairy, fruits, veggies, and meats. What can I absolutely not do without? Of […]
The first thing you need on hand for this dish is the right tools. You will need a pair of rubber gloves and some sort of paint mask for cleaning the peppers. I use the kind of mask they use for toxic paint (like car paint or any other stinky stuff). This is one point […]
Sometimes the best time in the kitchen is spent making up new twists on old favorites. I want to encourage you to go as all out as you can imagine. The worst thing that can happen is it turns out horrible and you will never make that dish again. A word of caution here…don’t go […]
