Bell’s Seasoning
Some things are around an awfully long time and you’re just not quite sure why because you just don’t think they’re that good. Green Bean Casserole. Turnips. Coldplay. Bell’s Seasoning is one of those for me. It’s evidently been around for 152 years now. To be honest, I’ve never...
Béchamel Sauce
This is the base for so many other sauces, good to have around. Ingredients 1 pint heavy cream 1 pint water 4 oz. unsalted butter 4 oz. white flour (~2/3 cup) Salt, white pepper, nutmeg Instructions Mix the water and cream in a stockpot and warm slowly, stirring occasionally...
Tomatoes
So the tomato plant has tomatoes! Lots actually. It’s the little victories…....
Cream of Almost Any Vegetable Soup
Ingredients ½ cup olive oil 2 cups onion, chopped 2 pounds vegetables, trimmed and cut small 3 cups chicken broth (low sodium is best) 1 cup plain yogurt or milk or cream White pepper Salt to taste Instructions Heat oil and add onion; sauté for 10-20 minutes. Add vegetable...
Grill Maintenance
I like grilling. I need to do it more often. I even live in a place where I could grill pretty much all year so I really don’t have any excuse. Well, except I was behind on keeping the grills up. I’ve got two grills — a large one...