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beef stroganoff
This is the birthday meal I requested for the first 30 years of my life. This, and Rosie Beaucoup’s Mountain of Meringues. Oh, and lately, a Superstore white cake. I love grocery store cake with its thick, sugary icing. I’d like to tell you this is the best and most authentic beef stroganoff recipe ever, but…
Read Morethai-ish chicken stir fry
We’ve had a relaxing day at the Cat Farm. Went to the Farmer’s Market and then on to Pete’s Frootique to load up on some fresh produce. Drooled over some Le Crueset. Bought a lot of cheese. (Like a heart-stopping amount.) And now I’m sitting at the computer whist 2.0 watches a dart match on tv. Yes.…
Read Morecoconut and beef curry with noodles
Um. It has been snowing again today. The really heavy stuff. I just shovelled the driveway. And now I kind of need a nap. Those of you who know me, know I love snow. I especially love snow days. But all of this shovelling is getting to be a bit much – even for me.…
Read Morebaked tomato and egg goodness
Yesterday was a snow day at work. But it was my day off, so it was a total rip off. So now I’m sitting here thinking about breakfast. How are the two connected? They aren’t. I guess I’m on a breakfast kick. It could be worse. I could be into cocaine. I could live on…
Read Moreslow cooker chicken noodle soup
Please excuse my French, but holy crapé! My house smells good. Crazy good. And a little while ago? When I went out to buy liquor run errands and then returned to my house? No words, people. No words. 2.0 has been sniffly this week. Because I had the day off, I thought I’d rise bright…
Read Morejackie’s fish chowder
I’m a Maritimer. Born and raised in Nova Scotia. So is 2.0. Maritimers are a happy and… robust people. Mostly because we like to eat chowder. Lots of it. Don’t tell me you don’t like fish. And don’t even think about saying you don’t like lobster. Because you do. And don’t tell me that all…
Read Moremovita’s yummy sausage bake
I like to be prepared. I’m like a frickin’ boy scout. If I’ve got food in the freezer, I feel… safe. If it’s good food, even better. This fall has been incredibly busy, but thanks to my awesome organization, the freezer has had lots of spaghetti sauce, soups and other treats to keep us going…
Read Moreleek and some other vegetable soup
Do you like soup? Of course you do. Because if you didn’t, I wouldn’t want to know you. When people say they don’t like soup it pretty much enrages me. Yup. I totally want to freak on them. It’s like saying you don’t like potatoes. What the? Who doesn’t like potatoes? Who doesn’t like soup?…
Read Morechicken sauterne
2.0 and I are getting ready. Ready for when I go back to work in September. It’s kind of like getting ready for… Armageddon. Last night I froze big containers of spaghetti sauce. This evening, I made a big pot of chicken sauterne. The leftovers will go into the freezer. I work nights and weekends.…
Read Morefull of beans
Um, I hate green beans. Seriously hate them. Always have. I hate their slightly furry exterior, I hate their taste, and I hate their long, pointy ends. Or perhaps I should say: hated. I made green beans last night. I figured that at my age I should just get over it. Stop being a hater. Because…
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