Smokey Homemade Pimento Cheese

I have never really like pimento cheese (gasp).  I know, it’s a Southern staple, I just don’t like it… until I found this.  This recipe does use cow dairy but there are some great sheep and goat alternatives. INGREDIENTS: 1/2 cup shredded extra-sharp white cheddar cheese (cow dairy) 1/2 cup smoked Gouda (cow dairy) 1/2…

What in the heck is an Insta-pot

Friends, let me solve the mystery…. it’s  a pressure cooker.  Old school pressure cookers -could be a little scary and horror stories abounded.  The new style “Insta-pot” often plug in like  a crockpot and feature an electronic setting. Do you want one, yes.  It will change your life.  You can cook pot roasts, stocks and…

Strawberry & Honey Salad

Summer offers a simple delicious bounty.  Here is an 5 minute side dish that is sure to please! INGREDIENTS: 1 quart of strawberries, capped and sliced 1/4 cup of fresh mint 1 tablespoon of lemon zest 3 Tablespoons of honey INSTRUCTIONS: Combine ingredients and allow to marry for 30 minutes. Collect your culinary bows  

Flower Salad

I first discovered edible flowers in Hawaii.  I submit that nothing turns a plain salad into an event like flower petals.  This is less a recipe and more of a concept.  Any mix of green and anything from the list below.  I love a light lemon vinaigrette,  poppy seed or raspberry dressing. Edible Flowers: Calendula…

Royal Menu

I couldn’t let the Royal Wedding pass without paying homage to the Royal Menu.  If the wedding was a dream,  the luncheon and reception have to be heaven! As near as I can tell, pictures of the food must be a national secret as there are NO images on-line.  Here are the menus and the…