The fabulous sub sandwich rolls I purchased a couple of days ago were looking at me rather sadly through their plastic bag, begging to be used up in one final productive way, instead of being tossed in the bin, or ground up to make breadcrumbs. My craving for French toast and my desire to have […]
Cantina Sopa de Lima
Winter has me seeking heat, and today is no different, even though the sun is shining and the mercury is actually hovering around zero (instead of being buried deeply into the negative numbers). What better than a soup to warm you up, even when you’re stuck indoors all day. Just the idea of cold weather […]
Garlic and Dill Pickle Relish for my Cuban Inspired Hoagie
Let’s put something on the table right now, shall we? When it comes to food, I’m weak, and I have no resistance to cravings whatsoever. Like, none. It’s a bit like being pregnant your whole life; the cravings set in, they need to be fulfilled NOW, and they never go away. Story of my life, […]
Apple Sauce Crisp
You didn’t think I’d leave you hanging, now did you? After yesterday’s Alpen Magrone blog post praised the virtues of combining carbs, I chose to end it with a only a picture of my Apple Sauce Crisp, hinting at how glorious it was following our pasta and potato feast. Well, dear reader, today […]
Alpen Magrone (Mountain Macaroni)
Winter doesn’t seem to want to cut us a break, and when it’s really cold outside, my body naturally craves carbs. Something I can eat a whole bowl of, and feel better for doing so. My inner child leans strongly towards mac and cheese (in any incarnation), and today was no different. With my daughter […]