Last month, I announced the Recipe Contest. I was eager to hear from you, my dear readers, and equally excited to know what your favorite recipes were. Thank you for sharing. Over the last few weeks, I have made lamb, pork, scallops, steaks, zucchini, linguini, soups, lasagnas, enchiladas, salsas, potatoes, stews, goulash, chili, and casseroles. Husband thanks you. The Littles…
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Osso Buco and O Sole Mio
It is no secret that Husband enjoys a good meal. He travels frequently and is lucky to experience some of the country’s best restaurants. He is a very simple and humble man, however this man of mine has developed a very discerning palate and is quite the food critic. Basically, Husband has morphed into a food snob. I will say…
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Broccoli, Ham & Cheese Quiche
Having four children can elicit some interesting comments. Sometimes I get asked legitimate questions. For example, at the grocery store the other day I had all four children hovering at my side in the check out line. A young woman with two small children politely smiled and asked, ‘how do you fit four car seats in your car?’. Valid question….
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Kids Cook Night
The culinary highlight of the week for the littles occurs every Wednesday night at The Schell Cafe. Wednesday’s are Kids Cook nights. Early in the week, the older kids plan the menu, make sure we have all the ingredients and, if not, make a grocery list. Then each Wednesday afternoon the whole clan gathers in the cafe to make whatever…
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Alice Waters’ Coleslaw
I have a wonderful reoccurring dream where I live at Chez Panisse. Sometimes in my dream I’m Fanny, Alice’s daughter who literally grew up at her mother’s famous restaurant in Berkeley. Sometimes I’m one of the fortunate chefs under Alice’s tutelage. But the dreamiest of all dreams is when I’m simply a guest at a cozy table downstairs with a…
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Brisket with Carrots & Onions
Thank God it’s Friday! Seriously. It’s been one of those weeks. Husband has been gone, too many activities, birthday parties, school programs, blah…blah…blah. So tonight we are going to kick back, chill out, and reconnect as a family. I probably just jinxed myself. Today is still piled high with playdates, kids out of school, workout, etc. So I’m going to…
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