Planning meals is most difficult part of being in charge of the kitchen. Especially when I am not hungry. But it is one of the most important. It’s true I can create a meal out of just about anything, but when it comes to everyday cooking, planning is where it’s at. One of my favorite […]
Ingredients: 3 C Black Beans 1/4 C Rock Salt Cover completely in water and let soak overnight. Rinse and drain beans. In Pressure Cooker: 3 slices bacon (or) 1 1/2″ Summer or Beef Sausage (this is what I prefer) diced small 1 Onion chopped fine 1 1/2 flowers of garlic (about 15-20 cloves) coarsely chopped […]
You’ve all heard it said that cleanliness is next to godliness. If this is truly the case, then I am a far cry from what I hope to be. That being said I would like to share with you a bit of wisdom passed on to me from my mother. When I was growing up, […]
It just came to my attention that not all berries are original. A simple question was asked…”What’s the difference between a boysenberry and a blackberry?” My first thought was that it was just a different kind of berry. Who knows, maybe some guy named Mr. Boysen discovered a new strain of berry and named it […]
You’re right, beans are not a fruit they are in the legume family. For years I felt that the easiest way to serve beans was to open up the can and pour. Well my daughter, Jennifer called me today and reminded me this was not always the case. Interesting fact – I have just started […]
Have you ever started chicken (chicken parts, chicken guts for dog food, just making chicken broth) to boil and walked away? The phone rings, the dog barks, the cat demands a snack. Suddenly you hear a sound coming from the kitchen and no matter how fast you run, there is no way you can save […]
What’s the best way to get the freshest organic produce? I don’t have the time or the energy to grow my own so I do the second best thing. I seek out local Maui organic farmers to do the work for me and I get to reap the benefits. Fresh organic produce at a fraction […]
