small bites [recipes]

tzatziki

READ MORE –>

A little something to go with those lamb chops! The perfect combination. When I started making this I began with Ina Garten’s recipe. All her recipes work, you can always count on her! I used here recipe for ages, until I felt comfortable going out on my own and making it up as I went [...]

Potato Chips from the Microwave? Come On

Thumbnail image for Potato Chips from the Microwave? Come On READ MORE –>

  I was sitting in the Orthodontists office the other day, I guess I had nothing better to do. Anyway, while flipping though the pages of Eating Well Magazine I saw a recipe for microwave potato chips. Really? That doesn’t seem possible or even tasty, yet I was so intrigued I had to give it [...]

Biltong, A Lekker Adventure

READ MORE –>

Voortrekkers we are not, we do not even have a covered wagon for goodness sake, but we are trekking ahead even without the biltong. We are no different from all the South African expats, we are longing for a taste of the memory. That is why the decision that an undertaking in the art of [...]

Christmas Eve Crackers

READ MORE –>

I love crackers, I especially love the crisp bread style like the La Panzenella croccantini from Seattle. They are expensive and hard to come in these parts. So I decided that it couldn’t be that hard to make my own. It really was very easy, and I am not a baker. I whipped these babies [...]

Classic Cheese Fondue

Thumbnail image for Classic Cheese Fondue READ MORE –>

We have been so busy lately. The chaos of the season blended with extreme weather. I haven’t had time to do the simplest things let alone post anything. I made this for St. Nikolaus Day (Dec. 6) and I am just getting around to posting it. It is perfect for a holiday party. Left over [...]

ultimate turkey sandwich

READ MORE –>

So you haven’t had enough turkey yet? Well, then you must have this. Lightly toasted crusty Luna bread from Bouzie’s Bakery in Spokane. Turkey and Cranberry Sauce from a previous post. Falls Brand thick sliced bacon, some Swiss cave aged Gruyère cheese, splash of greens and a little salt & pepper. TA DA! Yum! That [...]

Fig Onion Jam

READ MORE –>

This Figgy Onion Jam is great as an appetizer. One day when there were some figs on the counter that were no longer as perky as they once where, the rest is history. This is great served alongside some nice crostini with a glass of your favorite wine. I served it with a chunk of [...]

Herbed POPCORN

READ MORE –>

The greatest after school snack ever, not too bad with a movie either. Always looking for new ways to spice things up I am happy that I tried this. This is fabulous and no need for butter! This is not fat-free popcorn, but it is tasty and no saturated fats! I take a couple tablespoons [...]

what to do with all those roasted tomatoes

READ MORE –>

Here are some of the things that I have found to do with the tomatoes, except, of course, the tomato sauce from the previous blog entry. stack them in a jar and add extra-virgin olive oil to cover. Add to anything, the end of a fork works for me. Then again I also adore them [...]

Next Entries →