For Christmas, Mr. Fox gave me the Bröd and Taylor Professional Knife Sharpener. I could not be happier with it. Unlike the myriad sharpeners I have purchased and dumped over the years, this one actually works. Would you like to see the gadget in action? Here we … [Read more...]
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Sage Chicken Thighs (Full Dinner)
Chicken Thighs with Sage, Roasted Cabbage, and Sweet Potato Medallions is in heavy dinner rotation at my house. Why? Because the meal is low in carbs and sky-high in flavor. Fresh sage infuses the chicken with a tantalizing smoky-herby perfume. And what's not to love … [Read more...]
Blogiversary Giveaway
And the winner is...comment #112, from Julia Vitale. Congrats, Julia! Email me (click here) to collect your prize. For me, March 20, 2021 is a happy day. It's the first day of spring. It's J.S. Bach's 336th … [Read more...]
Sheet Pan Dinner with Delicata Squash, Apple, and Sausage
Can we all agree that a new year deserves a rockin' new sheet pan dinner? This one, which Mr. Fox and I have fallen passionately in love with, features Delicata squash, diced apples, and sweet Italian sausage. It's easy to prep, fast to cook, and divine to devour. … [Read more...]
Szechuan Chicken Sheet Pan Dinner
This Szechuan Chicken Sheet Pan Dinner plays all the right notes for me: Fast. Fabulous. Meltingly delicious. The chicken thighs, broccoli florets, and slices of red onion are first cloaked in a spicy-sweet marinade, and then baked together in the oven. Wanna eat … [Read more...]
What Are You Doing In Your Garden To Deal With Food Shortages?
Back in March, 2012, I wrote a short piece titled "What Would You Plant in Your "Subsistence Garden?" The question generated a flood of thoughtful comments. To my … [Read more...]
My Favorite Apple Recipes
Looking for a great apple recipe that doesn't require two crusts and a pie plate? You've come to the right place! Here are my all-time favorite apple recipes, all tried and true and ready for you: My Favorite Apple Recipes: Savory Dijon Pork Chops with Cabbage and … [Read more...]
Instant Pot Pork Roast with Apples and Wine
What pairs well with pork? Apples! What "goes" with apples? White wine! What makes a lovely Sunday dinner? Roast pork with apples and wine, all cooked under the high pressure of an Instant Pot. An original recipe for you: Hey look -- Kevin made another video recipe, … [Read more...]
Garbure (French Meat and Veggie Soup)
It's been cold, cold, cold here in Upstate New York. In other words, it's Garbure weather! Garbure (pronounced "gar-boor") is a rustic peasant soup from the Pyrenees region of southwest France. It's thick with white beans and cabbage, and hearty with meat. And if you … [Read more...]
A Car Crash and Some Sauerkraut
Yesterday, because it's both delicious and good for the digestion, I decided to make a batch of sauerkraut. Sauerkraut requires a head of cabbage, so I hopped into the car and drove to my local supermarket. There, as I eased into the parking lot, I noticed a silver … [Read more...]